Sample News

Predicted 2015 apple harvest dates

Published on July 15, 2015
The 2015 predicted apple harvest dates are roughly a few days behind normal and a few days ahead of last year.
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

Published on July 14, 2015
Higher numbers of cherry fruit flies and obliquebanded leafrollers have been reported in traps throughout the region this week.
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

Published on July 14, 2015
Summer red raspberry and blueberry harvest continues, cherry harvest is wrapping up and some apple blocks have high populations of obliquebanded leafrollers.
Eighth annual Northwest Michigan hop field day and tour

Published on July 14, 2015
Field day will feature new and established hop yards, MSU experts, a tour of MI-LOCAL, the newest and largest hop yard in Michigan, and more!
Increase of spotted wing Drosophila in berry crops

Published on July 14, 2015
Increasing spotted wing Drosophila catches highlight the need for tighter harvest intervals and excellent berry protection.
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

Published on July 14, 2015
Second generation codling moth is flying.
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 14, 2015

Published on July 14, 2015
Sweet cherry harvest is well underway in west central Michigan.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 14, 2015

Published on July 14, 2015
No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught in traps this week. Reports of adults captured in homes continue to trickle in.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 14, 2015

Published on July 14, 2015
The summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila has begun in southern Michigan.
Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for July 14, 2015

Published on July 14, 2015
Grape berry moth second generation flight is in full swing, and juice grape clusters are developing resistance to fungal infection.