Resources

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits

Published on November 11, 2015
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.25" by 5.0" pages fits in your pocket for easy use in the orchard.