• Apr 22

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    April 22, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

    Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

  • May 20

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    May 20, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

    Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

  • Jun 3

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    June 3, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

    Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

  • Jun 17

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    June 17, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

    Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

  • Jun 10

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    June 10, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

    Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

  • Apr 15

    Monday Night South Michigan Fruit IPM Meetings

    April 15, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM 5:30-7:00 PM (EST) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. The meeting room is in the Jordan Tatter Conference Center, 1st building on the right when coming in the driveway.

    Weekly fruit IPM meetings for fruit growers in south Michigan. In-person and Zoom. MSU Extension specialists summarize current and future concerns in fruit production and pest management. Pesticide applicator credits offered.

  • May 29

    Unconventional Fruit Working Group 01: Orchard and Vineyard Floor Management

    May 29, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Zoom

    This is a virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.

  • Avoidance and Management of Nematode Problems in Tree Fruit Production in Michigan

    Published on November 23, 2015
    Michigan apple, cherry, and peach orchards that have previously produced profitable yields may not support adequate tree growth when replanted.

  • Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

    Published on June 6, 2023
    This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.

  • Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops

    Published on November 23, 2015
    Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.

  • Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Peaches (HNI100)

    Published on July 17, 2023
    Michigan-grown peaches are available during August and September

  • Managing Black Stem Borer in Michigan Tree Fruits

    Published on January 15, 2017
    The black stem borer, Xylosandrus germanus (Blanford), is an introduced pest that was first found in the United States in New York grapes in the 1930s.

  • Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

    Published on November 30, 2020
    Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.

  • Spotted lanternfly: New pest alert for Michigan tree fruit growers

    Published on March 1, 2023
    Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a new invasive pest to Michigan, and we are asking all growers to be on the lookout for this important new pest.

  • Plant Tissue Sampling to Determine Fruit Fertilizer Needs

    Published on January 29, 2016
    The nutritional health of orchard crops, grapes, and blueberries is best assessed by measuring the concentrations of nutrients in plant parts.

  • Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages

    Published on March 30, 2021
    Picture table of common tree fruit with bud stage names and the critical temperature ranges that will cause between 10% and 90% injury to the flower buds, three pages long.

  • Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages

    Published on March 30, 2021
    Table of common tree fruit with bud stage names and the critical temperature ranges that will cause between 10% and 90% injury to the flower buds, all on one page.

  • Managing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan Orchards

    Published on August 28, 2020
    This factsheet includes instructions for on-farm monitoring to assess local brown marmorated stink bug populations and crop protection strategies for commercial orchards.

  • Bulletin E-3426 Insurance Options for Fruit Growers

    Published on July 20, 2022
    This publication outlines insurance and risk management options available to Michigan fruit growers.

  • An overview of fungicide pre-mixes for tree fruits

    Published on April 16, 2013
    Many tree fruit fungicide options are a pre-mixture of two fungicides and growers need to be aware of the components to properly rotate these new materials.