College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Apple harvest is winding up quickly in the Grand Rapids area.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Strawberry harvest begins in southern counties, others to follow later this week. Primary apple scab season continues.

• 2012 Insect activity and its effects on 2013 fruit management programs - Part I

  Published on December 17, 2012
  The 2012 weather significantly affected the fruit, but also had an impact on insect levels. Let’s explore how codling moth levels and management may be impacted for the 2013 fruit season.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Weather conditions continue to be cool and tree development is slow. We have reached half-inch green in apples and bud burst in sweet and tart cherries.

• IPM Tree fruit kickoff

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Review label and management changes as well as discuss invasive species concerns at the Tree Fruit Kickoff meeting.

• High density apple plantings are a must for harvest machine

  Published on October 22, 2012
  Planning ahead will help you reap the benefits of apple harvesting more efficiently.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  Wet, cool weather slows down fruit crops and insects in the southwest region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug clinic for tree fruit growers, consultants and scouts

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Registration is now open for the June 22 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Clinic to learn all about managing this important new pest in Michigan peach and apple orchards.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Updates on maturity status of Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin and Golden Delicious.

• Defining sustainable agriculture

  Published on December 14, 2011
  During the upcoming Michigan Ag Commodities Educational Expo Dr. James McCarty will help farmers define sustainable agriculture and understand how sustainability may impact future production.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Tree fruit development is on hold, but be ready.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Spotted wing drosophila catches remain low throughout Michigan with catches in small fruits and tart cherries.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014

  Published on July 1, 2014
  Apple maggot trap catches and Japanese beetle sightings make an early appearance. Strawberry harvest wraps up for farms in the south and continues for most others while sweet and tart cherry harvest begins.

• Fire blight risk is very high for May 7-10, 2015 in Michigan

  Published on May 6, 2015
  The risk for blossom blight infection is very high this week. Kasumin is best for control in orchards affected by streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen. Streptomycin and Kasumin are the best materials in other areas.

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  New 2,4-D formulation offers greater safety for berries, tree fruit and nut tree crops

  Published on May 28, 2020
  A 2,4-D choline formulation is now available for controlling or suppressing broadleaves weeds in pome and stone fruits, tree nuts and and various berry crops.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Growers are assessing damage from last week’s storm, and orchards and vineyards in the narrow pathway of the storm appear to be hardest hit.

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  Avoid early harvest of late-season processing apple varieties to reduce economic losses caused by bitter pit

  Published on January 7, 2019
  A discussion of the impact of apple harvest timing on post-harvest disorders, including bitter pit.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015

  Published on June 16, 2015
  Wet conditions and continued rainfall present challenges for disease management in all tree fruit crops in the region.