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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Another jump was seen in flies caught in monitoring traps. Ripening sweet and tart cherries and early ripening blueberry cultivars are vulnerable. Monitoring for this pest is critical as crops become susceptible. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 29, 2014
Published on April 29, 2014
Apricot bloom has begun in Southwest Michigan. -
Mice and vole populations are building in many orchards
Published on February 14, 2014
Some feeding damage by mice and voles is starting to be seen in fruit orchards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021
Published on June 15, 2021
Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. -
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture
Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply. -
Northwest michigan fruit update – July 13, 2022
Published on July 14, 2022
Sweet cherry harvest is underway throughout northwest Michigan. Tarts are ripening fast, so some growers have also begun tart cherry harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014
Published on April 1, 2014
After a cold winter, fruit crops in Southwest Michigan are off to a slow start. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014
Published on April 15, 2014
Fruit is off to a slow start as temperatures warm slowly in the southwest region. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020
Published on June 9, 2020
Warmer temperatures brought a good amount of new growth in all fruit crops and rapid rise of growing degree day totals. Strawberry harvest will begin later this week at some farms. Soils continue to dry quickly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2022
Published on July 6, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 19, 2016
Published on August 19, 2016
High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections. -
How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?
Published on January 21, 2014
Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bug this season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014
Published on June 3, 2014
Fruit grew rapidly under last week’s summer-like conditions. Fruit load varies a lot for most fruit across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014
Published on May 20, 2014
Apple bloom is ending and blueberry flowers are opening across Southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 21, 2015
Published on July 22, 2015
No brown marmorated stink bugs have been found in traps in the monitoring network in the third week of trapping.
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