News
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Japanese beetle control for fruit orchards and vineyards
Published on July 15, 2026
Fruit growers have several strategies to manage Japanese beetle, with Perimeter sprays showing promise in recent trials. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2026
Published on July 15, 2026
Blueberry and raspberry harvest continues while peach harvest is starting. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2026
Published on July 15, 2026
Harvest, heat and humidity define this week in southwest Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2026
Published on July 8, 2026
Blueberry and raspberry harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2026
Published on July 8, 2026
Summer cover programs, harvest transitions and second-generation insect activity shape this week’s orchard priorities. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2026
Published on July 6, 2026
Sweet cherries are being harvested across the region, and tart cherry harvest will start next week for some growers. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on July 6, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2026
Published on July 1, 2026
In addition to record-breaking rainfall in parts of Leelanau and Antrim counties, the weather has been extremely hot this week, increasing the risk for brown rot infection in ripening sweet cherries. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - July 1, 2026
Published on July 1, 2026
Raspberry and cherry harvests are in full swing while blueberry harvest and strawberry renovation are just getting started. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2026
Published on July 1, 2026
Heat, harvest and summer cover sprays take center stage.