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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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Summer insect populations are continuing to increase. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away. -
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. -
Tart cherry fruit removal and diversion credits impacts on crop insurance
Published on May 28, 2019
Helping growers to make informed decisions about the implications of fruit removal and diversion credits on crop insurance. -
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. -
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. -
Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023
Published on March 27, 2023
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154). -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 15, 2014
Published on April 15, 2014
Despite summer-like storms, tree fruit development continues to be delayed in the West Michigan region. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management. -
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. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016
Published on June 7, 2016
The hot weather in late May led to a large June drop in tree fruit. Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom has begun. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Settling into summer on the Ridge. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014
Published on July 29, 2014
Summer apple harvest is underway with blueberry and raspberry harvest continuing across the region. Second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth are flying. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016
Published on June 21, 2016
Sweet cherry harvest has begun. Scattered hail storms have caused some damage. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught. -
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.
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