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Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026
Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing. -
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. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 24, 2025
Published on September 24, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Gala and McIntosh varieties from east Michigan orchards were analyzed for maturity this week. Neither are not ready to begin harvest. -
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. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 12, 2022
Published on October 12, 2022
This week, cool temperatures continue. Harvest of mid- and late-season varieties is underway. -
2013 Bloom dates for southwest Michigan tree fruit crops
Published on April 23, 2013
Fruit trees will bloom later than normal in 2013 in southwest Michigan. -
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. -
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern
Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest. -
Predicted 2020 apple harvest dates
Published on July 14, 2020
The predicted apple harvest dates are a few days later than normal. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Everything seems to be blooming at once! Avoid using insecticides during bloom. -
Using Enviro-weather’s regional overnight temperature report during cold events
Published on March 4, 2015
With one look at MSU’s Enviro-weather, you can learn a lot about the freezing conditions in Michigan. If you know where the weather stations are, it tells you even more. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022
Published on August 9, 2022
Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 25, 2015
Published on August 26, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs were caught in three monitoring network traps in Berrien and Grand Traverse counties this week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 6, 2021
Published on April 6, 2021
A continuation of warmer than normal temperatures and bud development brings disease and insect potential. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome and Winesap. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2025
Published on September 16, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly, with many Empire, Jonagolds and Golden Delicious fruits at or very near maturity. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Tart cherry harvest is winding down and apple pest activity has picked up. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022
Published on April 5, 2022
Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather.
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