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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
A hot start to summer. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015
Published on August 25, 2015
Peach harvest has passed the peak. Apple season is cranking up as more varieties are being harvested. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
Turn up the heat and the insects come to visit. -
Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety
Published on August 8, 2016
Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one. -
Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback
Published on September 13, 2016
Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend. -
Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees
Published on April 1, 2020
Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall. -
Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development
Published on March 30, 2021
Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
With the cool weather, trees and vines remain dormant. Spring is slow to show up this year. -
Forcing cuttings to determine the end of dormancy in fruits and other plants
Published on January 16, 2013
Woody plants may be ready to grow. Forcing cuttings can tell you when dormancy is completed. -
Don’t become another deadly statistic
Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Spring is about a week ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025
Published on April 16, 2025
With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting! -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others. -
Tissue analysis for monitoring fruit nutrition
Published on July 25, 2014
Find out if your fertilizer program meets the needs of fruit trees, vines and bushes by sampling leaves or petioles and having the nutrient levels measured. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins. -
Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers
Published on March 14, 2018
A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant. -
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015
Published on May 12, 2015
Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control.
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