MSU Extension Fruit & Nuts

News

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  Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

  Published on May 1, 2025
  Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 30, 2025
  Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2025

  Published on April 30, 2025
  Warmer weather means bud phenology is moving right along. Apricots are in full bloom, and plum and sweet cherry are beginning to bloom.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Weather has been cool this spring, but the two warm days have moved trees out of dormancy to visible green tissue.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).

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  MSU Extension announces first ever blueberry irrigation workshop

  Published on April 28, 2025
  Join MSU Extension’s blueberry and irrigation teams for an irrigation workshop on May 16.

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  Michigan chestnut crop report – April 24, 2025

  Published on April 25, 2025
  Based on degree day modeling, black stem borer activity has likely started in southern Lower Peninsula.

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  Fruit growers need to be aware of significant pesticide label changes

  Published on April 25, 2025
  An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.

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  Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

  Published on April 25, 2025
  An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.

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  Getting insect traps out early is essential for accurate management decisions throughout the season

  Published on April 23, 2025
  Make sure you hang traps before the expected first flight of your target insect.