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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2025

Published on April 1, 2025
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2025 season.
Updates to the 2025 Fruit Management Guide

Published on April 1, 2025
Summary of pesticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2025 MSU Fruit Management Guide (E-154).
Reports of high honey bee colony losses and how farmers and growers can support honey bees

Published on April 1, 2025
Several migratory beekeepers recently reported abnormally high losses of honey bee colonies, however, losses vary across operations. Farmers and growers can support honey bee health by increasing forage and reducing pesticide exposure.
Unconventional Fruit Working Group returns for 2025

Published on March 28, 2025
The first meeting will be held virtually on April 24 from 12-1 p.m. This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Apple Growers Needed

Published on March 10, 2025
Tell us about the challenges impacting your apple orchard.
2025 MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-in

Published on March 7, 2025
Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop.
Kaz Christian presents some of her Master’s research at 4th edition of “Ignite Talks MSU”

Published on February 26, 2025
Horticulture MS student, Kaz Christian, is chosen to present her research on Malus coronaria (Sweet Crabapple), a crop wild relative native to Michigan.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.
MSU Distinguished Professor awarded $1 million to address apple, sweet cherry diseases

Published on February 10, 2025
Dr. George Sundin receives funding from USDA-NIFA to explore bacteriophage as a tool for preventing fire blight, bacterial canker in Michigan fruit trees