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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021
Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014
Published on August 12, 2014
Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up sharply. -
Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule open for comment
Published on February 1, 2013
Fresh market produce growers now have the opportunity to see and comment on the proposed produce safety rules issued by the FDA. -
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden
Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Tree fruit harvest continues. Grape harvest will begin soon. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 11, 2017
Published on July 12, 2017
Eighty percent of all SWD cup traps have captured SWD since the beginning of the season. Best practices for minimizing fruit infestation are reviewed. Start now! -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
Cool and wet weather is slowing spring throughout the Northwest region. Blooming fruit is not predicted in the next week. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 12, 2014
Published on August 13, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway and tart cherry harvest will begin later this week. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have increased exponentially over the last week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
Tart cherry bloom is beginning, and cooler weather is forecast to return. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 7, 2015
Published on July 7, 2015
First trap catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila was this past week. Growers are harvesting sweet and tart cherries, summer red raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 8, 2025
Published on April 8, 2025
Apples are at green tip and blueberries are at bud swell. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Strawberry harvest is winding down. Cherry harvest has begun. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014
Published on August 12, 2014
Strong apple maggot catch on red sphere traps finally arrives for most apple growers, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch continues to rise in raspberry and blueberry plantings. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Harvest of apples is in full swing. A few reports of dock sawfly feeding damage have been reported in apples and brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage continues in apples. -
Bridge grafting girdled fruit tree trunks
Published on March 26, 2014
Bridge grafting is an option to help save trees with extensive bark damage inflicted by rabbits during the winter. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Fruit development is moving along quickly and growers are protecting ripening cherries from late-season pests and diseases. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Fruit is ripening quickly in hot temperatures; growers have concerns about making spray applications in the hot weather. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025
Published on June 4, 2025
Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan!
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