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East Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018

Published on July 3, 2018
Sweet and tart cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Black raspberry harvest is starting. All crops seem to be holding up well through the heat of the last few days. Cherry growers need to be on the lookout for cherry fruit fly.
Brown marmorated stink bug management survey for commercial producers

Published on June 26, 2018
Has brown marmorated stink bug changed your pest management program? Participate in this nationwide survey to help us help you manage it better.
East Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018

Published on June 26, 2018
First catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila has occurred. Sweet cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is underway.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018

Published on June 26, 2018
A cool wet week.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
Updates on tree fruit development stages, diseases and pests in west central Michigan.
East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
The hot weather has ripened fruit quickly, ending strawberry harvest.
East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

Published on June 12, 2018
Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway.