College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues.

• 2012 Michigan peach harvest date prediction

  Published on June 19, 2012
  The harvest of Michigan peaches in 2012 is expected to be approximately 11 days ahead of the long-term average.

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  El esfenvalerato está perdiendo eficacia contra la polilla oriental de la fruta en Michigan

  Published on May 16, 2018
  Investigación efectuada en 2017 proporciona nueva información sobre el uso del esfenvalerato para controlar la polilla oriental de la fruta.

• Management of bacterial spot on peaches and nectarines

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Bacterial spot of peaches and nectarines can be very difficult to manage under ideal conditions for the disease. A comprehensive disease management program can help to bring this problem under control.

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  Pesticide label changes coming to a shelf near you

  Published on March 2, 2026
  Agricultural pesticide applicators need to carefully review labels for changes related to the Endangered Species Act.

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on February 10, 2026
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

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  Bulletins Live! Two and PALM hands-on training coming to Huron County

  Published on March 13, 2026
  Confused on all this talk about Bulletins Live! Two and Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM)? Come join MSU Extension on March 25 to learn more.

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  Updates to the 2026 Fruit Management Guide

  Published on March 11, 2026
  Summary of pesticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2026 MSU Fruit Management Guide (E-154).

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  Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth

  Published on March 27, 2026
  Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.

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  MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Fruit Pest Management course

  Published on March 12, 2026
  MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program launched a new self-paced online course to help pesticide applicators strengthen fruit pest management skills while earning RUP recertification credits.

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  Tuesday night Fruit IPM meetings begin in March

  Published on March 20, 2026
  Join our southern Lower Peninsula fruit educators on Tuesday nights for weekly IPM updates.

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  Register for the 2026 MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In

  Published on April 1, 2026
  Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop on April 8 and earn Michigan RUP credits.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2026

  Published on April 1, 2026
  Apples are at green tip in apples and blueberries are at bud swell.

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  Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

  Published on April 7, 2026
  To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

  Published on April 8, 2026
  Apples are half-inch green. Low temperatures could have caused damage.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2026

  Published on April 1, 2026
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.

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  Michigan fruit industry depends on MSU research, outreach: ‘We can’t do it on our own’

  Published on April 2, 2026
  MSU partners with the Michigan State Horticultural Society to advance Michigan's fruit industry.

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  Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

  Published on April 14, 2026
  Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.

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  Cold weather continues across northwest Michigan

  Published on April 7, 2026
  Cold conditions have kept all fruit crops dormant.

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  Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

  Published on April 15, 2026
  As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.