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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021
Published on June 8, 2021
This hot weather has moved along the crop, but the region could use some rain. -
Tuesday night Southwest Small Fruit IPM Meetings megin April 1, 2025
Published on March 21, 2025
These weekly updates will be held virtually and will keep growers current on small fruit pest and disease developments throughout the season while offering an opportunity to earn RUP credits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015
Published on August 18, 2015
Peach harvest is in full swing and early apple harvest has begun. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Updates on cherry leaf spot, apple scab, spotted wing Drosophila and oriental fruit moth. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021
Published on July 13, 2021
Summer fruit harvest continues for berries and tree fruit. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb. -
Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?
Published on February 10, 2012
MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
With wet conditions, post-bloom insects and diseases should concern growers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2025
Published on June 4, 2025
Sweet cherries are at 7 millimeters. Tart cherries are coming out of the shuck. Apples are at various stages of bloom and sizing fast. Apple growers will be making thinning decisions and preparing for rain this week to protect against disease. -
Controlling cherry leaf spot in orchards with existing symptoms
Published on June 30, 2015
If cherry leaf spot symptoms are evident, it’s an indication that spore loads in orchards will soon be high and effective fungicide protection from now until after harvest is necessary. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update — July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Frequent precipitation has led to concerns with powdery mildew, brown rot and cherry leaf spot. -
Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom
Published on April 16, 2024
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
The region received rain for four days straight over the weekend, and lighter crops of sweet cherries are cracking. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021
Published on August 10, 2021
Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing. -
New feature on MSU’s cherry website
Published on March 31, 2009
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West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 28, 2015
Published on July 28, 2015
Lodi apple harvest is underway, with early peach and blueberry harvest continuing and summer red raspberry harvest wrapping up. -
Hands-on irrigation workshops for commercial tree fruit growers in Hart and Sparta
Published on October 30, 2025
After such a dry growing season, irrigation was critical for many commercial tree fruit orchards. Join MSU Extension for a hands-on, outdoor workshop to discuss challenges this year and learn how to evaluate your irrigation system. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
A cool dry week allows harvests to move quickly. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.
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