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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Many reports of frost damage to apples from across East Michigan, other tree fruit crops seemed to have escaped injury.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Apples are sizing nicely as the drier summer days are upon us.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 21, 2015

  Published on April 21, 2015
  We are off to the races for the 2015 season.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 11, 2013

  Published on June 11, 2013
  Cool weather in the northwest is keeping all things pretty quiet out in the orchard.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.

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  ReTain trial in Balaton tart cherry and Regina sweet cherry

  Published on April 23, 2019
  Improving fruit set with ReTain in light yielding cherry varieties, Balaton tart cherry and Regina sweet cherry.

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  Pre-register for the 2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 14-15 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

• Don’t let Michigan’s backwards spring keep you from the farmers’ markets

  Published on June 15, 2012
  Whacky spring weather limits availability of some Michigan produce, but there’s still plenty of bounty available, especially to those who rely on assistance programs.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Blister spot and silver leaf diseases are being found on a few apple varieties. Harvest of many fruits continues, including Red Haven peaches, blueberries, Japanese plums and summer apple varieties.

• Ethephon on cherries

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Follow these recommendations when applying ethephon to cherries.

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  National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination

  Published on July 29, 2020
  Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Recent rains eased drought conditions for some farms. Sweet cherry harvest has finished for some and continues for others. Harvest continues for tart cherries, summer red raspberries, blueberries and early peach varieties.

• Imidacloprid labels need to be read closely prior to application

  Published on July 12, 2013
  Multiple insecticide products contain the active ingredient imidacloprid, and cherry growers should pay close attention to the label before applying these insecticides close to harvest.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Apple harvest is ramping up as the harvest of summer fruits is winding down.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Strawberry harvest continues. Grape bloom is ending.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 24, 2012

  Published on July 24, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Spotted wing Drosophila was detected in our region last week, but most tree fruit pest and disease activity has slowed recently.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2023

  Published on July 5, 2023
  Summer fruit harvest is underway.

• Revised Food Safety Modernization Act exemptions

  Published on January 19, 2016
  A breakdown of who is required to comply with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act.