College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Fall means farm equipment on roads

  Published on September 18, 2025
  Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely.

• West Michigan tree fruit update - Aug. 7, 2018

  Published on August 7, 2018
  The dog days of summer are for insects and diseases, too.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Fruit buds have burst and leaves and flowers are emerging quickly. Growers have protectant sprays on before the rains later this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs are being caught in traps.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Hot and humid weather has dramatically increased spotted wing Drosophila counts; these weather conditions continue to challenge disease management programs.

• Plum curculio early season monitoring and phenology

  Published on May 10, 2013
  Fruit growers can better control plum curculio with early season monitoring and understanding the phenology of this pest.

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  Managing bird damage on fruit farms

  Published on June 21, 2019
  Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management.

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  Helping fruit tree growers flourish

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Courtney Hollender is passionate about using research to improve harvesting practices and crop yields for fruit tree growers. She’s on a mission to keep Michigan’s tree fruit production thriving.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  Winter is still in place—are we in a mini ice age?

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

  Published on July 25, 2023
  Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2016

  Published on September 7, 2016
  Gala, McIntosh and some Honeycrisp are being picked in southwest Michigan. Growers are urged to check fruit because the ripening of some apple varieties is moving rapidly.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 25, 2024

  Published on September 25, 2024
  Sixth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.

• Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

  Published on January 12, 2016
  Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Apple harvest is in full swing this week with Gala being harvested and Honeycrisp and McIntosh being spot-picked.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 27, 2017

  Published on April 27, 2017
  Seasonal updates and considerations for the tree fruit industry in west central Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  It’s starting to feel like fall in northwest Michigan, but the cool, wet weather will help apples size and color up before harvest.

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  Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

  Published on June 13, 2023
  There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 27, 2025

  Published on August 27, 2025
  Cooler temperatures and sunshine have enhanced red color in ripening apples as Gala, Honey Crisp and Macintosh head towards harvest.

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  Predicated 2019 east Michigan apple harvest dates

  Published on August 20, 2019
  The predicted peak fresh market apple harvest dates for east Michigan are about three days behind normal.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.