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Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
Sunshine and rain have moved crops along slowly as temperatures remain on the cool side. Growers are accomplishing spring tasks with the slow start to the season. -
Pesticide label changes coming to a shelf near you
Published on March 2, 2026
Agricultural pesticide applicators need to carefully review labels for changes related to the Endangered Species Act. -
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training
Published on March 2, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan. -
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth
Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits. -
Tuesday night Fruit IPM meetings begin in March
Published on March 20, 2026
Join our southern Lower Peninsula fruit educators on Tuesday nights for weekly IPM updates. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2026
Published on April 1, 2026
This is the first fruit scouting report of the season. -
Michigan fruit industry depends on MSU research, outreach: ‘We can’t do it on our own’
Published on April 2, 2026
MSU partners with the Michigan State Horticultural Society to advance Michigan's fruit industry. -
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission investments in MSU research deliver results
Published on May 5, 2026
The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission, a grower-led organization, has supported MSU AgBioResearch infrastructure at tree fruit research stations across the state. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 28, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
Sweet cherries, tart cherries and peaches are in bloom this week across west central Michigan. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 5, 2026
Published on May 5, 2026
Cool temperatures have slowed bud development in the region. Stone fruit bloom is continuing. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on May 4, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
Keep an eye on crop phenology as incoming weather cools down. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026
Published on May 6, 2026
The cold weather pattern continues across northwest Michigan as fruit crops slowly inch forward out of dormancy. Frost is in the forecast. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2026
Published on May 6, 2026
Bloom timing has been uneven across the region. Now is the time to protect pollinators during bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026
Published on May 6, 2026
Weather stays cool this week. -
Financial decisions for tart cherry crops with variable yield
Published on May 13, 2026
How to determine harvest thresholds and the minimum management practices needed for a viable crop. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Cold weather continues across the region. Crop development is slow. Sweet cherry bloom is beginning, but honey bee activity to pollinate the cherries is minimal with the cool conditions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026
Published on May 19, 2026
Variable weather continues across the region, both in temperature and rainfall. There was a relatively narrow window for pollination in cherry with the cold, rain and windy conditions. -
Managing ambrosia beetles in apple fact sheet
Published on May 6, 2026
New fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom.
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