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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting! -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Weather conditions in northwest Michigan are ideal for many pests this season and keeping trees protected is a challenge with the frequent rain events. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Cherry and raspberry harvests continue with blueberries on deck. Spotted lanternfly has been caught in Monroe County. -
The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards
Published on June 20, 2024
Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Asian chestnut gall wasp emergence is imminent in infested orchards in southern Michigan. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties. -
When beige beetles with orange legs start to take over your garden this summer
Published on June 20, 2024
A high population of rose chafers can do serious damage to plants in the landscape. -
Wheat watchers week of June 17, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Michigan hop pest report week of June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly.