Resources

Best Practices for Peach Orchards with Reduced Crop Load

Published on June 9, 2026
Strategies to balance input costs, canopy growth, and next season’s productivity.
Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2026

Published on December 15, 2025
This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season.
Michigan Peach Cost of Production 2024

Published on September 26, 2025
This bulletin analyzes 2024 Michigan peach production costs. Fresh sales, especially direct wholesale, show strong profitability, while processor peaches cover expenses but rarely yield profits once land and establishment costs are included
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
Herramientas de programación de riego

Published on July 31, 2024
La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Peaches (HNI100)

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