College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Blueberry bloom is ending. Strawberries are starting to color. Tree fruit are rapidly increasing in size

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  Black stem borer: An opportunistic pest of young fruit trees under stress

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Young fruit trees under stress can attract black stem borers. Proper identification, orchard sanitation and timing of control measures using ethanol-baited traps will help minimize its spread.

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  Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

  Published on February 9, 2021
  Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”

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  What is the difference between a frost and a freeze?

  Published on April 21, 2015
  The dew point and wind conditions impact how likely a freeze will be damaging. Cold, cloudy windy conditions can limit damage.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Apple bloom is coming to an end.

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  Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 8, 2015

  Published on September 8, 2015
  Apple harvest is starting to take off with Gala and Honeycrisp harvest underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015

  Published on June 16, 2015
  Wet weather is hampering summer fruit harvest as well as insect and disease control efforts.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022

  Published on April 19, 2022
  With the cool weather, trees and vines remain dormant. Spring is slow to show up this year.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 18, 2017

  Published on July 18, 2017
  Trap catches are sharply up in southwest, southeast, Fruit Ridge and west central Michigan. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops should be protected.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in southwest Michigan and has been detected in two northwest counties this week.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 5, 2016

  Published on August 5, 2016
  Trap catches continue to remain high, especially near untreated plantings. High risk of infestation continues to be expected; susceptible crops must be protected.

• Plum curculio management in stone and pome fruits

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Growers have many options for plum curculio control, but all have different modes of action.

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  Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023

  Published on March 27, 2023
  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154).

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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 — Aug. 15, 2017

  Published on August 15, 2017
  Warm, dry weather continues pushing fruit along. Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples. Blueberry harvest is ending.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.