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Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
San Jose scale alert in apples and peaches
Published on September 12, 2012
Third generation San Jose scale is making a strong surge in this hot season. -
The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers
Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather expected this week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021
Published on August 10, 2021
The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climbed sharply again the last week. The summer tsunami of the “spotted weapon of destruction” is here, and growers need to protect their berries now. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Trap catches continue to climb in all fruit producing regions. The summer surge is three to four weeks earlier than previous seasons. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Apricot bloom has begun in southwest Michigan. Cold, windy weather could cause freeze injury to the most advanced flowering fruit crops. -
Plan to change when dealing with spotted wing Drosophila
Published on June 28, 2017
Growers will need a fresh approach to managing spotted wing Drosophila. -
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. -
Guide for encouraging pollinators
Published on October 21, 2015
Handy, new, pocket-sized guide will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers support bee species. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
It’s been a warm, dry week as apple harvest gains momentum. Grape harvest is beginning. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 28, 2015
Published on July 28, 2015
Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila is in full swing in all fruit production regions in Lower Michigan. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
The Michigan spring weather rollercoaster continues. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 16, 2020
Published on June 16, 2020
June drop in apples is winding down. Fruit set looks good.
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