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  Vole management for Michigan crop producers

  Published on October 7, 2019
  Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide research priorities set by IR-4

  Published on September 17, 2012
  At a recent workshop, participants identified the most important research projects for the 2013 IR-4 food-use research program.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.

• Appearance of a virus disease of tart cherry in northwest Michigan

  Published on July 21, 2010
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2017

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A wet week is ahead as plants move slowly in spring. Disease and weed control measures are delayed by saturated soils.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Crumbly raspberry disorder, necrotic leaf blotch and bitter pit in apples are starting to be seen at southeast Michigan fruit farms, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catches rise sharply.

• American brown rot control in cherries

  Published on July 8, 2008
  

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  Rain in the area was helpful with our dry conditions. Cherries are coming out of the shuck, and apple growers are working on thinning.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Spring is off to a slow start following two brutally cold winters, colder than most fruit growers can remember.

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  Cultural management strategies to reduce orchard suitability for spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on September 28, 2018
  Summary of 2018 research investigating cultural management strategies to reduce SWD in tart cherry orchards. This work was made possible thanks to funds from the Michigan Cherry Committee.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 15, 2016

  Published on June 15, 2016
  Traps are up in all major fruit producing counties to monitor for spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), and a few are already capturing SWD flies at low levels in several regions.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 26, 2016

  Published on August 26, 2016
  Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  The pleasant temperatures have brought cherries out of the shuck – looks like we have a good set so far.

• 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.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Turn up the heat and watch the fruit grow right before your eyes.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  A warm, dry week moved everything along quickly. Insect activity increased over the weekend.

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  Tree fruit irrigation and fertigation workshop recap

  Published on March 31, 2014
  The MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center hosted irrigation and fertigation specialist Denise Nielsen to discuss water and nutrient management in orchards.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, although some farms have limited picking due to poor fruit quality. Soils remain dry at most farms.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Orchards in bloom have been buzzing with pollinator activity during this beautiful weather.