College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Considerations for hail-damaged cherries after storms

  Published on July 12, 2016
  With the recent storms that moved through northwest Michigan, growers should assess damage to determine future management strategies.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024

  Published on May 29, 2024
  Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

• Cherry leaf spot symptoms already observed in low crop orchards

  Published on May 22, 2012
  Control strategies for orchards with cherry leaf spot symptoms early in the season and a light crop.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Trap catches continue to climb in all fruit producing regions. The summer surge is three to four weeks earlier than previous seasons. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 28, 2023

  Published on March 28, 2023
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.

• Controlling powdery mildew in tart cherry orchards with reduced crop

  Published on May 3, 2012
  Growers can minimize powdery mildew infections with early, well-timed applications in orchards with light crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.

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  West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan.

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  Combing through Michigan’s pollinator planning efforts

  Published on November 21, 2016
  Why are so many Michigan pollinator planning efforts being developed? Let’s take a closer look at three programs and plans currently forming.

• Michigan leads the nation in the production of blueberries and tart cherries

  Published on July 28, 2011
  In the heat of the summer, Michigan grown fruit is hard to beat.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.

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  Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan

  Published on July 24, 2019
  As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  First signs of spring are here, for a few days anyway.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight.

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  Irrigation to help get the crop started

  Published on June 2, 2022
  Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought.

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  Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart

  Published on March 22, 2023
  Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 25, 2017

  Published on July 25, 2017
  Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers.