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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021
Published on August 10, 2021
Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing. -
New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on October 2, 2023
Michael de Schaaf has been named farm manager effective Oct. 1. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 28, 2015
Published on July 28, 2015
Lodi apple harvest is underway, with early peach and blueberry harvest continuing and summer red raspberry harvest wrapping up. -
Hands-on irrigation workshops for commercial tree fruit growers in Hart and Sparta
Published on October 30, 2025
After such a dry growing season, irrigation was critical for many commercial tree fruit orchards. Join MSU Extension for a hands-on, outdoor workshop to discuss challenges this year and learn how to evaluate your irrigation system. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
A cool dry week allows harvests to move quickly. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 31, 2016
Published on May 31, 2016
Above-normal temperatures have been good for tree fruit growth. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Update on growing degree-days, frost damage, tree fruit developmental stages, fungal diseases and insect pests for the tree fruit industry in west central Michigan. -
The 2009 season tree fruit diseases
Published on September 22, 2009
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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila continues. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 23, 2023
Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Grape berry moths and codling moths are laying eggs. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Crumbly raspberry disorder, necrotic leaf blotch and bitter pit in apples are starting to be seen at southeast Michigan fruit farms, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catches rise sharply. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 23, 2024
Published on July 23, 2024
Early apple variety harvest is starting in the area. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019
Published on June 25, 2019
Strawberry harvest continues. Grape bloom is ending. -
East Michigan fruit crop report – July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are very high for this time of season, and apple maggots are starting to be caught in traps. Hail damage is more common than reported a few weeks ago. -
Time to buckle down rather than give up on controlling oriental fruit moth in peaches
Published on April 17, 2017
Here’s answers to your questions on using mating disruption and pyrethroid insecticides in controlling oriental fruit moth in Michigan peaches.
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