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The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release
Published on March 29, 2017
Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development. -
Management of mullein bug
Published on May 12, 2009
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West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017
Published on May 9, 2017
Fruit damage assessments are underway following two nights of freezing temperatures in the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025
Published on April 22, 2025
The region is seeing warm weather and bud movement. -
Trevor Nichols Research Center hosts final 2025 field day
Published on September 30, 2025
On Sept. 25, the Trevor Nichols Research Center hosted the final field day of the 2025 season, where faculty and staff shared research and strategies on managing fruit crop pests and diseases. -
Discover best plants to support beneficial insects at upcoming field day
Published on July 12, 2016
Register to attend this Aug. 2, 2016, field day where MSU researchers will demonstrate optimal plants for season-long support of crop pollinators and biocontrol agents. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
Another slow start to spring is good news to tree fruit producers. -
New training available for agricultural board members
Published on September 7, 2018
Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014
Published on June 10, 2014
Preliminary crop load estimates are looking good and growers are continuing to protect fruit from insects and diseases. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Sweet cherry harvest is underway and quality is looking good despite this season’s wet weather. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019
Published on September 25, 2019
Honeycrisp harvest continues in southwest Michigan, with Golden Delicious and a very few Red Delicious being picked. Fruit color is generally very good. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 28, 2023
Published on March 28, 2023
This is the first fruit scouting report of the season. -
Fertilizing frost-damaged fruit crops
Published on April 30, 2012
Should you adjust your fertilizer program to account for few fruit? Many Michigan fruit crop levels will be low this year due to frost injury and poor pollination. Consider this information if you haven’t fertilized or applied only a portion of fertilizer. -
Spray mixing adjustments for apple thinning – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
How to adjust between parts per million, ounces, tree row volume and more. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 18, 2019
Published on September 18, 2019
Apple harvest is beginning in earnest and Honeycrisp are showing up in markets. -
Michigan apple harvest reports – September 19, 2012
Published on September 19, 2012
The effects of the warmest year on record on Michigan apple maturity. -
ReTain and NAA as a standard practice for apples
Published on July 23, 2013
Dissecting the use of harvest management tools for apple growers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015
Published on August 18, 2015
Peach harvest is beginning, berry crop harvest is underway and growers are protecting fruit from spotted wing Drosophila as populations continue to rise in the northwest.
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