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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 15, 2015

  Published on September 16, 2015
  Brown marmorated stink bug activity continues to increase in Berrien County; adults and nymphs were found feeding on apples. Damaged peaches by BMSB near Grand Rapids has been reported for the second year in a row.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state.

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  10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event.

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  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.

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  Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available

  Published on July 22, 2022
  A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm.

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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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Conditions this week were mostly clear and near or slightly warmer than normal.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 23, 2016

  Published on September 23, 2016
  Nymph and adult trap counts continue climbing, especially in the southwest and Fruit Ridge production areas. Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting.

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  Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online

  Published on November 2, 2016
  Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required.

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  Bring on the heat and watch fruit grow.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Peach harvest is in full swing and early apple harvest has begun.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  First apple maggot trap catch for the season and harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries and summer raspberries.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 24, 2018

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

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  Unconventional Fruit Working Group returns for 2025

  Published on March 28, 2025
  The first meeting will be held virtually on April 24 from 12-1 p.m. This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices.

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  Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan

  Published on January 3, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.

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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.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019

  Published on August 20, 2019
  Red haven peach and fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing. Most fruit farms are experiencing dry soils with some growers seeing signs of drought stress in tree and small fruits planted this spring.

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  Fruit production under high tunnels tour

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Can Midwest growers make money growing fruit under high tunnels? This will be the topic for a tour and discussion on July 5, 2016.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 12, 2014

  Published on September 15, 2014
  More nymph and adult brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Sept. 5-11, 2014, at seven sites in Berrien, Lenawee and Ingham counties. Homeowners in Berrien County are starting to report them in greater number.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Warmer weather brings disease and insect threats back to the forefront.