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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  We gained growing degree days in warmer conditions over the weekend, but averages are still well behind normal. Tart cherry bloom is underway and apple blossoms are opening.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 8, 2015

  Published on September 8, 2015
  Apple harvest is starting to take off with Gala and Honeycrisp harvest underway.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Apples are starting to thin and growers are preparing for rainy weather ahead.

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  Reports of high honey bee colony losses and how farmers and growers can support honey bees

  Published on April 1, 2025
  Several migratory beekeepers recently reported abnormally high losses of honey bee colonies, however, losses vary across operations. Farmers and growers can support honey bee health by increasing forage and reducing pesticide exposure.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have taken a sharp rise at some east Michigan farms. Apple and fall red raspberry harvest are in full swing.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 31, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Few brown marmorated stink bugs were caught in two monitoring network traps in Berrien County this week.

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  When using bird deterrents in sweet cherries makes sense

  Published on June 9, 2015
  In early varieties, small blocks and in years when sweet cherry yields are expected to be low, losses by birds are expected to be higher and protecting fruit from birds may make good economic sense.

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  Bird management options for fruit growers

  Published on June 30, 2016
  Bird damage may be more intense in dry years as birds turn to fruit to meet their nutrition and hydration needs. Fruit growers can employ one or more bird deterrent strategies.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Brown marmorated stink bugs were captured from the same two hotspots again this week in Berrien and Kent counties.

• Fungicide efficacy update for cherry leaf spot management

  Published on May 10, 2016
  A review of 2015 cherry leaf spot infection and fungicide efficacy for management in 2016.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.

• Cherry leaf spot observed on June 1

  Published on June 3, 2011
  Growers need to tighten intervals and use full cover sprays if cherry leaf spot has been observed. Scout for cherry leaf spot as soon as possible.

• Managing cherry leaf spot in poor spraying weather

  Published on June 24, 2008
  

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  Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

  Published on July 15, 2020
  The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.

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  Keep bee safety in mind during orchard bloom

  Published on May 8, 2015
  Bloom is upon us again and it is time to review best management practices for protecting bees in orchards.

• Lime sulfur sprays can improve spring disease control

  Published on April 6, 2011
  Early sprays of lime sulfur reduce disease inoculum in spring

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.