-
Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers
Published on March 14, 2018
A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 18, 2017
Published on July 18, 2017
Blueberry and raspberry harvests are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have jumped. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015
Published on May 12, 2015
Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2014
Published on October 8, 2014
Wet conditions have slowed apple harvest in northwest Michigan, and growers are waiting for clear days to pick the ripening crop. -
El esfenvalerato está perdiendo eficacia contra la polilla oriental de la fruta en Michigan
Published on May 16, 2018
Investigación efectuada en 2017 proporciona nueva información sobre el uso del esfenvalerato para controlar la polilla oriental de la fruta. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013
Published on June 25, 2013
Recent heat has increased insect activity slightly, but fruit continues to size at a slow rate. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 16, 2017
Published on May 16, 2017
The extent of frost damage is starting to become clearer as young fruit continue to develop. -
Apple maggot alert for west central area growers
Published on July 12, 2011
Rain from Monday, July 11 induced apple maggot emergence in Mason County. This is some 12 days earlier than last year. -
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches increased heavily in east Michigan
Published on September 28, 2016
First-of-the-season trap catches of brown marmorated stink bugs have been seen the last few days in half of the 10 trapping sites in east Michigan orchards, with some fruit feeding damage as well. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2019
Published on June 11, 2019
Apple bloom is coming to an end. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025
Published on April 29, 2025
Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here). -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Warm weather at the beginning of this week followed by a return to cool temperatures. Most tree fruit remains fairly dormant or early silver tip. First green (bud break) may take place by the end of the week. -
Three options on how to defruit young apple trees
Published on June 2, 2015
Remove fruit that negatively affect apple tree growth by using one of these options recommended by Michigan State University Extension. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Summer fruit harvest continues. Soil are dry and warm weather is moving fruit quickly. -
Preparing for apple harvest in the Grand Rapids area
Published on August 3, 2021
Harvest is around the corner. Here are a few reminders as you get ready. -
West Michigan tree fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Summer loving for Japanese beetles and other insects. -
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 20, 2014
Published on June 20, 2014
Primary apple scab season is now over for East Michigan, gray mold is being seen at a few strawberry farms, and growers are reminded about hail and fire blight. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 12, 2018
Published on September 12, 2018
Gala and Honeycrisp harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.
Print
Email