College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 10, 2014

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Codling moth egg hatch is underway in West Michigan.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 5, 2016

  Published on August 5, 2016
  First detection of brown marmorated stink bug nymphs this season in southwest Michigan; fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for nymphs.

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  Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research

  Published on October 15, 2019
  National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021

  Published on July 20, 2021
  Summer insect populations are continuing to increase.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Apples are entering the full bloom stage this week in West Michigan.

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  New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Early apple variety harvest is beginning with excellent fruit quality being reported.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Warmer temperatures have pushed a good amount of growth in all fruit crops. Apple growers are thinning aggressively. Strawberry growers need to keep a close eye on soil moisture levels.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 25, 2013

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Two more spotted wing Drosophila were caught in southwest Michigan: one in raspberry high tunnels and a second adjacent to blueberries.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  A warm and wet week.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 18, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Diseases have made their way to northern Michigan following cool and wet conditions. Insects are still hard to find.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  The region received some much-needed rain, but not as much as we could use; tart and sweet cherries are beginning to show some color. Strawberry harvest is in full swing.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Strawberry harvest is in full swing across the region and even with most fruit growers receiving 0.5 inches of rain last week, soils remain dry. Primary apple scab season continues in the region.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015

  Published on May 26, 2015
  Growers are assessing damage from last week’s freezing temperatures, thinning decisions will be challenging with the frost damage.

• Northwest Michigan fruit report – April 23, 2019

  Published on April 23, 2019
  Welcomed warm weather came to the region over the weekend, but cooler temperatures are in the forecast and will likely keep development steady for the remainder of the week.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 16, 2019

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops.