College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan.

• Winter injury in sweet cherries in northwest Michigan, 2006

  Published on May 2, 2006
  

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Fruit trees have developed quickly in the last week and the coming week’s weather is looking promising for good pollinator activity during bloom.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Paula Red apple harvest is complete at most farms, with Earligold and Zestar coming along quickly.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Warm, dry weather has fruit crops moving rapidly. Blueberries are blooming and grape bloom approaches.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  The region is finally starting to dry out, even though many east Michigan growers saw another inch of precipitation in the last week. Strawberry harvest continues across the region with saskatoon and sweet cherry harvest to follow in the next week or so.

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  What is the difference between a frost and a freeze?

  Published on April 21, 2015
  The dew point and wind conditions impact how likely a freeze will be damaging. Cold, cloudy windy conditions can limit damage.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Sweet cherries are blooming across the region, and honey bee hives have been strong and active for pollination so far.

• New MSU web resource for cherry growers

  Published on May 6, 2008
  

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Many fruit insect and disease pests have made an appearance in the last week in Southeast Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Cherry harvest is winding down in northwest Michigan.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 19, 2016

  Published on August 19, 2016
  High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected.

• Cherry fruit flies trapped at NWMHRS

  Published on July 6, 2011
  The first cherry fruit flies of the season have been trapped on Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau and Benzie counties.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

  Published on August 22, 2023
  A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Apricot, plum and peach harvest is starting.

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  Al pensar en un plan de manejo de la drosófila de ala manchada, utilice un enfoque de manejo de enfermedades

  Published on May 24, 2018
  Los productores de cerezas deben considerar a la drosófila de ala manchada (spotted wing Drosophila, SWD) como una enfermedad, más que un insecto dañino; esto les ayudará a controlar esta plaga.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024

  Published on July 2, 2024
  Another rainy week on the Ridge.