College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Check out the tree fruit sessions at the 2025 Great Lakes Expo

  Published on December 4, 2025
  Hear about cutting-edge research updates, new variety information and a deep dive into plant growth regulators.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 5, 2016

  Published on August 5, 2016
  Trap catches continue to remain high, especially near untreated plantings. High risk of infestation continues to be expected; susceptible crops must be protected.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Raspberry and blueberry harvest continues across the southeast region.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Soils are becoming dry. Peach and plum harvests are beginning while blueberry harvest continues across the region. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

• Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Mild, sunny conditions help move peach and plum ripening.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Peach harvest is underway. The MSU AgBioResearch Earl and Linda Peterson West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center was dedicated on Aug. 5, 2021.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Blueberry, peach, plum and raspberry harvest continues while pear harvest has begun. Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Strawberry harvest is underway at a few farms in southern Michigan and expected to begin later this week at others. Dry soils in most of the region need irrigation, especially strawberries.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Growers in west Michigan are settling into summer.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks.

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  EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances

  Published on August 31, 2021
  EPA is revoking all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update - March 30, 2020

  Published on March 30, 2021
  The season is off to a warmer than usual start.

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  Growers develop custom over the row harvester for harvesting high density tart cherries

  Published on August 10, 2023
  The long-standing need for improvements to the traditional tree-shaking method of harvesting tart cherries has led one group of highly innovative growers to seek new strategies.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024 

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

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

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

• 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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Degree day totals are caught up to normal averages.