• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  No spotted wing Drosophila were caught in our statewide monitoring network traps this week. Reports from other trap lines are still very low to zero across the state.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Sunday’s storm caused little damage in southwest Michigan. Red Haven peach harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 30, 2013

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Cool weather helps small fruit harvest and spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.

• 2013 Bloom dates for southwest Michigan tree fruit crops

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Fruit trees will bloom later than normal in 2013 in southwest Michigan.

• Watering fruit trees with micro-irrigation systems

  Published on June 12, 2014
  Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems. Growers need to review the MSU Enviro-Weather website to collect valuable data for your area to determine irrigation scheduling.

• Brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan fall 2013 update

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Captures of an invasive pest, the brown marmorated stink bug, increase in Michigan.

• The 2009 season tree fruit diseases

  Published on September 22, 2009
  

• With a backwards spring, Mother Nature pitches a change-up after a fastball

  Published on May 29, 2012
  With a warm March followed by a cold April, 2012 is shaping up to be the worst year for the Michigan fruit industry since 1945 or earlier.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Harvest is underway for blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and early varieties of apples.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

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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 update – April 18, 2023

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have taken a sharp rise at some east Michigan farms. Apple and fall red raspberry harvest are in full swing.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 31, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Few brown marmorated stink bugs were caught in two monitoring network traps in Berrien County this week.

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  Bird management options for fruit growers

  Published on June 30, 2016
  Bird damage may be more intense in dry years as birds turn to fruit to meet their nutrition and hydration needs. Fruit growers can employ one or more bird deterrent strategies.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Brown marmorated stink bugs were captured from the same two hotspots again this week in Berrien and Kent counties.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.