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East Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016
Published on July 26, 2016
Drought conditions continue across the region. Harvest continues for blueberries and early Japanese plum varieties. Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers are building. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2017
Published on April 11, 2017
Bloom opened in apricots and plums during the warm weekend. Avoid spraying open bloom during the middle of the day. Insecticides should not be used during bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 19, 2016
Published on July 19, 2016
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are climbing. Most soils are very dry. -
Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018
Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan. -
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern
Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 3, 2013
Published on September 3, 2013
Plum, pear, fall red raspberry and blackberry harvest continues. Gala harvest may begin late this week or next week. -
How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays
Published on July 8, 2014
Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
With warmer weather in April, plant growth has started and buds are swollen. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
Cold temperatures on Friday night and Saturday morning caused more damage to flower buds on many fruit crops. This damage is in addition to damage from cold temperatures on April 22. -
Thinking through strategies for peach crop thinning
Published on June 13, 2006
Peaches are thinned to prevent limb breakage, increase fruit size and quality. Thinning is a time-consuming, expensive job. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Most apple growers have made two thinning applications in the last week with mixed results. Some are looking to make one more application over the next few days. Strawberry harvest will begin late this week or over the weekend. -
Understanding growing degree-days
Published on August 25, 2017
Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2023
Published on June 27, 2023
Tart cherry harvest should begin this week, as well as raspberries and blueberries. -
Compost recordkeeping: What do I really need to have?
Published on February 28, 2018
Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 14, 2016
Published on June 14, 2016
Strawberry harvest continues. Raspberry and cherry harvest should start soon. Birds are eating ripening cherries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 28, 2015
Published on April 28, 2015
Freezes last week caused little damage, cherries and peaches are blooming and warmer weather this week will speed up plants. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
Strong winds and tornados caused localized problems across blueberry production areas. Peach harvest is proceeding rapidly and Bartlett pear harvest has started. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report - April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
Still waiting for first green in apples around Grand Rapids.
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