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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2025
Published on April 8, 2025
It’s cold and wet but the fruit are waking up! -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Apples are moving into full bloom. -
Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan listening sessions
Published on August 23, 2016
Beekeepers, growers and others interested in the health of honey bees are invited to listening sessions to discuss pesticide use and bees. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Updates on tree fruit development stages, diseases and pests in west central Michigan. -
Summer options for controlling San Jose scale in Michigan tree fruit crops
Published on June 4, 2021
Summer populations of San Jose scale can be managed by targeting crawler emergence. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Raspberry harvest is underway. Blueberry and tart cherry harvests will begin soon. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Warm weather should bring a growth spurt this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014
Published on September 2, 2014
Summer fruit harvest is ending and the focus is shifting to apples and grapes. Pests are preparing for the end of the season. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016
Published on May 24, 2016
A warm, dry week moved everything along quickly. Insect activity increased over the weekend. -
What can fruit growers do if a freeze is coming?
Published on May 5, 2020
You cannot fight Mother Nature, but when frost or freeze conditions occur in fruit orchards, vineyards and fields, growers can work to minimize the potential damage. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
Strong winds and tornados caused localized problems across blueberry production areas. Peach harvest is proceeding rapidly and Bartlett pear harvest has started. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014
Published on July 22, 2014
Apricot, blueberry and raspberry harvest are in full swing across the region, while peach and plum harvest are beginning. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
A wet and rainy weekend has set the stage for diseases. Growers are struggling to maintain fungicide coverage. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025
Published on July 16, 2025
Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested. -
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture
Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2025
Published on May 7, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming. -
Low cost spray program for tart cherry diseases
Published on June 9, 2020
Some orchards have a smaller crop of tart cherries. Here are recommendations for low cost spray programs for cherry leaf spot. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020
Published on April 7, 2020
Most perennial crops are still dormant, and the cooler than normal temperatures later in the week will minimize crop development.
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