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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015
Published on June 16, 2015
Wet weather is hampering summer fruit harvest as well as insect and disease control efforts. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
Cooler than normal conditions are leading to a delayed spring. -
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. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 21, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the West Central region and cooler nighttime temperatures will enhance red color development. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013
Published on August 6, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in southwest Michigan and has been detected in two northwest counties this week. -
Plum curculio management in stone and pome fruits
Published on May 21, 2013
Growers have many options for plum curculio control, but all have different modes of action. -
Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023
Published on March 27, 2023
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154). -
EPA clarification on non-food uses of Chlorpyrifos
Published on May 3, 2022
Chlorpyrifos labeled uses allowed on non-bearing fruit trees. -
How to interpret a RIMpro apple scab forecast when making management decisions for your operation
Published on June 4, 2024
RIMpro apple scab model predictions available for Michigan growers. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024
Published on May 29, 2024
Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 26, 2025
Published on August 26, 2025
Wine grape harvest begins. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 15, 2017
Published on August 15, 2017
Warm, dry weather continues pushing fruit along. Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan
Published on November 11, 2024
Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting! -
Common apple pests and diseases poster in Spanish and English now available
Published on November 8, 2024
Available in print and PDF, this poster serves as a quick ID guide for common apple pests and disease and the damage they can cause. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Gala harvest is underway and Honeycrisp is ripening quickly. Honeycrisp fruit are showing wide range of internal maturity. -
Boosting cold tolerance in fruit crops
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU scientist Guo-Qing Song is working to uncover the molecular basis for cold tolerance in a multitude of agriculturally relevant fruit crops. -
Fruit production under high tunnels tour
Published on June 7, 2016
Can Midwest growers make money growing fruit under high tunnels? This will be the topic for a tour and discussion on July 5, 2016. -
The nuances of stop drop applications in apples
Published on September 28, 2011
NAA can be used as a stop drop application near harvest time to delay fruit drop, but watch moisture and temperatures.
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