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An update on increasing the abundance of samurai wasps for biological control of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on February 9, 2022
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show signs of success. Over 27,000 samurai wasps have been reared and released across 34 sites in Michigan and we have a second year of evidence of overwintering success. -
Do you need to worry about early spring freezes?
Published on April 4, 2016
Cold, windy, snowy weather shouldn’t concern fruit growers as much as calm, clear nights. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 2024
Jonagold are being harvested in the west central region. High daytime temperatures mean apples are continuing to mature ahead of schedule. -
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – April 17, 2018
Published on April 17, 2018
Winter is still in place—are we in a mini ice age? -
Michigan State University researchers lead $5.2 million grant to investigate management strategies for fire blight
Published on September 3, 2020
George Sundin and Nikki Rothwell will lead a USDA-funded project examining fire blight, a disease that can kill apple and pear trees. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Late summer pest considerations. -
Enhance return bloom on apple varieties by using summer NAA
Published on June 4, 2013
Guidelines for improving return bloom on apple varieties by using summer NAA applications. -
Hydrating new bare root trees for planting
Published on March 16, 2012
Michigan fruit growers could benefit from soaking their trees before planting for at least 24 hours, allowing plants to hydrate to twice their weight and providing 30 days of water. -
Thinning apples at petal fall for 2011
Published on May 10, 2011
Follow these tips for thinning what looks like a large 2011 apple crop. -
Predicted peak 2007 apple harvest dates
Published on July 24, 2007
Apple maturity for 2007 is expected to be a week to 12 days ahead of normal for most of the state, which experienced an early end of winter. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023
Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region. -
ReTain and NAA recommendations for 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Harvest management and stop drop are primary reasons growers use ReTain on apples, but there are many other benefits that ReTain can offer. -
ReTain tips for use 2009
Published on August 26, 2009
ReTain is an ethylene blocker in apple and thus when applied delays apple maturity. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 15, 2018
Published on May 15, 2018
Tree fruits are all abloom this week. -
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool
Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Apple bloom is coming to an end. -
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 14, 2015
Published on July 14, 2015
Sweet cherry harvest is well underway in west central Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Apples grew almost 10 millimeters this week, and most fruitlets are at or approaching 20 millimeters; cherry crop is variable. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
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