College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

  Published on April 8, 2026
  Fruit are still waking up despite this week’s chill.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2026

  Published on April 15, 2026
  Southwest Michigan is experiencing April showers and warm weather.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2026

  Published on April 15, 2026
  Apples are at tight cluster and at extreme risk for apple scab.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 21, 2026

  Published on April 21, 2026
  Drier conditions are a welcome change this week. Bud phenology is advancing steadily across tree fruit crops.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2026

  Published on April 21, 2026
  The overnight low dropped to 23.1 degrees Fahrenheit April 19-20, and we are evaluating status of the buds on crops across the region.

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  Heavy rains in northwest Michigan have resulted in flooding

  Published on April 14, 2026
  Many orchards across northwest Michigan are impassable due to standing water in orchards. Growers are concerned about covering for early disease control with the excess water in the orchard.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 7, 2026

  Published on April 7, 2026
  Weather has been variable with a mix of cooler and warmer temperatures with more precipitation than normal. Changes in bud phenology have been slow. Dormant sprays have been applied to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose Scale before bud break.

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  MSU AgBioResearch launches Enviroweather Mobile app to support Michigan growers

  Published on April 17, 2026
  The launch of Enviroweather Mobile marks a major step forward in supporting on-the-go agricultural decision-making.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026

  Published on April 22, 2026
  It was a frosty start to the week, but at least the rain has paused for now.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026

  Published on April 22, 2026
  Assess fruit for frost damage and protect against fire blight.

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  Safely moving farm equipment on public roads can be a challenge

  Published on June 5, 2014
  Spring is crunch time for farmers trying to get their crops planted. A little patience and a few simple rules can ensure it is not crash time for farm equipment and motorists.