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Michigan fruit industry depends on MSU research, outreach: ‘We can’t do it on our own’

Published on April 2, 2026
MSU partners with the Michigan State Horticultural Society to advance Michigan's fruit industry.
Register for the 2026 MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In

Published on April 1, 2026
Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop on April 8 and earn Michigan RUP credits.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2026

Published on April 1, 2026
Apples are at green tip in apples and blueberries are at bud swell.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2026

Published on April 1, 2026
This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth

Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
Tuesday night Fruit IPM meetings begin in March

Published on March 20, 2026
Join our southern Lower Peninsula fruit educators on Tuesday nights for weekly IPM updates.
Bulletins Live! Two and PALM hands-on training coming to Huron County

Published on March 13, 2026
Confused on all this talk about Bulletins Live! Two and Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM)? Come join MSU Extension on March 25 to learn more.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Fruit Pest Management course

Published on March 12, 2026
MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program launched a new self-paced online course to help pesticide applicators strengthen fruit pest management skills while earning RUP recertification credits.
Updates to the 2026 Fruit Management Guide

Published on March 11, 2026
Summary of pesticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2026 MSU Fruit Management Guide (E-154).
Pesticide label changes coming to a shelf near you

Published on March 2, 2026
Agricultural pesticide applicators need to carefully review labels for changes related to the Endangered Species Act.