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Plum curculio management and spray timing
Published on May 15, 2007
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Project GREEEN committed to controlling spotted wing drosophila
Published on October 1, 2018
Project GREEEN has invested significant resources into mitigating the effects of the invasive pest spotted wing drosophila. -
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for food safety in the fruit industry: Facts and fiction
Published on August 25, 2009
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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 24, 2025
Published on June 24, 2025
Hot weather advanced fruit size and development. Tart cherries are turning red, and early sweet cherries may be ready for harvest later this week. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – May 13, 2020
Published on May 13, 2020
Freezing nights have damaged plants and a cold spring has meant slow plant growth. -
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? -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4 , 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Harvest of early fresh market varieties is underway. Gala harvest is still 10-14 days out. -
Michigan hop update – July 31, 2014
Published on August 1, 2014
Two-spotted spider mite populations are high and growers should carefully monitor for this pest that can affect cone quality and act as a contaminate pest at harvest. Potato leafhopper and downy mildew continue to be observed. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
Fluctuating temperatures, high winds and sporadic rains have made spray coverage a challenge and led to disease concerns, particularly fire blight. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Grapes are past veraison and the berries are ripening throughout Michigan. We are approaching harvest for many varieties. There is high disease and insect pressure throughout many vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023
Published on April 18, 2023
Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops. -
Beef quality assurance: Michigan producer questions and answers
Published on February 11, 2019
Changing beef cattle sale requirements have people asking questions. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 17, 2021
Published on June 17, 2021
Upcoming cooler and wetter weather will be a welcome source of relief for crops that have been suffering from drought conditions and high evapotranspiration rates so far this season. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 11, 2024
Published on September 12, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022
Published on April 5, 2022
Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather. -
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. -
Cereal rye varieties grown in Michigan show substantial differences in growth habit, yield and quality for distilled spirits
Published on October 4, 2022
Growers and distillers can use this information to select the best rye varieties for Michigan.
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