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Black stem borer management in spring
Published on May 9, 2017
The time to manage black stem borer is in spring when females are colonizing new trees. A few adults have been active since late April and we anticipate flight will surge as it warms up in May. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 15, 2018
Published on May 15, 2018
Tree fruits are all abloom this week. -
Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on April 14, 2020
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
Fluctuating temperatures, high winds and sporadic rains have made spray coverage a challenge and led to disease concerns, particularly fire blight. -
Are small farms exempt from Good Agricultural Practices certification?
Published on April 25, 2011
Growers operating small farms may not be required to be GAP certified under the new Food Safety Modernization Act, but retailers, packers and shippers keep demanding proof of GAP certification. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Codling moth cover sprays need to be re-applied with heavy rainfall. -
Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators
Published on May 1, 2018
With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
More rapid fruit growth is expected later in the week when warmer temperatures finally arrive. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 15, 2021
Published on June 15, 2021
After a scorching week, expectations of cooler temperatures and precipitation. -
Clarifications about using the insecticide Belt
Published on May 16, 2016
Tree fruit growers can continue using the insecticide Belt during the 2016 growing season while decision to withdraw product is in review. -
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather
Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Some winter damage is apparent. -
Spotted wing Drosophila statewide monitoring reports start next week
Published on June 9, 2015
Traps are going up this week in all major fruit producing counties to monitor for spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) in 2015. No flies have been caught so far in our earliest traps in southwest Michigan. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
The warm week stimulated quick development. Many crops have made it through the freezes in good shape. -
Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center annual open house
Published on August 18, 2016
Join us Aug. 25, 2016, for free wagon tours, sessions on wine grapes and tree fruit, and wine tasting and dinner in Traverse City, Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Gala apple harvest continues. Grape harvest has begun. Growers need to be mindful of late season pests, which appear just before harvest. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017
Published on August 8, 2017
Insects don’t take a summer vacation – don’t let your guard down. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Much needed rainfall and cooler temperatures provide relief. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025
Published on June 10, 2025
Strawberry harvest begins.
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