College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 

  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 – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway with an excellent crop expected. Raspberry and blueberry harvest is just beginning.

• 

  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.

• 

  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 30, 2019

  Published on July 31, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are higher than ever recorded at this time of year in Michigan; take action to protect susceptible fruit.

• 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.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  The weather is more summer-like, so fruit is sizing and sweet cherries are starting to color. Some diseases, like fire blight and cherry leaf spot, are a major concern at this time.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Spotted wing Drosophila was detected in our region last week, but most tree fruit pest and disease activity has slowed recently.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is underway at some farms and others are close to first harvest. Harvest continues for summer red and black raspberries and even a few fall red raspberries. Green apple aphids and European red mites make an appearance in apples.

• 

  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024 

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Spring is in full swing.

• 

  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

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

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 17, 2014

  Published on July 18, 2014
  A statewide brown marmorated stink bug monitoring program in fruit and vegetable crops continues with more sites reporting, but still no detections to report.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Hot temperatures over the weekend accelerated tree and fruit development, and fire blight was the main concern for blooming apples.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Tree fruit crops appear to be setting up nicely.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down in Northwest Michigan and many growers will have a breather before apples and wine grapes.

• 

  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Strawberry harvest has begun, grapes are blooming, cherries are coloring and birds are feasting.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 29, 2016

  Published on July 29, 2016
  Trap catches remain high, especially near untreated plantings – high risk of infestation continues to be expected – susceptible crops must be protected.

• 

  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.

• Fall mice and vole control is critical to reduce potential damage in orchards

  Published on November 27, 2013
  Now is the time when mice and voles are moving into fruit orchards.

• 

  Obliquebanded leafroller management in tree fruits

  Published on June 14, 2023
  Obliquebanded leafroller is a threat to apples and cherries. First generation larvae are expected in several weeks in southwest Michigan.

• 

  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 1, 2021

  Published on June 1, 2021
  Last week’s rains were welcomed by the fruit crops, but more is needed to reverse this season’s lack of moisture.