Search Filters
-
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit. -
Control alternatives for borer pests of tree fruits
Published on June 7, 2022
Trunk-boring insects that infest fruit trees can be challenging to manage. With chlorpyrifos no longer allowed on bearing fruit trees, tools that remain need attention to timing and may not work for all borer species or be available for use in all crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers. -
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. -
2024 Tree fruit season wrap up
Published on November 5, 2024
Looking back at 2024 and preparing for next season with fall IPM practices. -
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. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 27, 2013
Published on August 27, 2013
As harvest is winding down in many crops at high risk from spotted wing Drosophila, fly numbers are similar to last week’s total catch. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report for the 2017 season. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025
Published on May 13, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025
Published on May 14, 2025
Sweet cherries are in full bloom, and tart cherries are close behind at 50% bloom. Apples are at pink, and growers are busy with bloom activities. -
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. -
ABC’s Good Morning America features Michigan cherry and hop production
Published on August 23, 2016
The latest episode of ABC’s Food Forecast with Ginger Zee showcases why northwest Michigan is ideal for cherry and hop production and how recent variable weather has impacted growers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Weather has made a turn from cooler and wetter than normal to up to 20 degrees above normal temperatures. This warm weather will speed up crop development; watch for pop up rains and new green tissue that needs to be covered for diseases. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation. -
Educating consumers on modern agricultural practices
Published on March 21, 2018
Less than 2 percent of the U.S. population is directly involved in farming, resulting in a population largely unaware of where and how their food is produced. To help educate consumers, we’re developing a series of educationally entertaining videos. -
Probability of a hard frost or freeze in the spring for some southwest Michigan fruit sites
Published on April 30, 2013
A late spring can be a blessing in disguise. Late growth may mean fruit growers will avoid spring freeze injury. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Petal tissues are starting to be seen in some stone fruit. Some apples are near tight cluster. Development will continue with this week’s warmer weather. -
Worried about February warmup to fruit crops?
Published on February 21, 2017
Warmer weather has perennials off to an early start. Does that increase the risk of cold damage or spring freezes?
Print
Email