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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
Another slow start to spring is good news to tree fruit producers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
With warmer weather in March, snow has melted and plant growth has started. Buds are swollen. -
Registration for orchard floor management workshop closes April 5
Published on April 1, 2019
Learn how to optimize weed control and manage pests at this afternoon program in Arcadia, Michigan, on April 10, 2019. -
East Michigan Spring Tree Fruit Meeting to be held March 29
Published on March 22, 2019
Tree fruit growers will hear a variety of presentations designed to help prepare them for the 2019 growing season and obtain high-quality fruit crops. -
Peaches in west central Michigan are in good condition heading into 2019 growing season
Published on February 22, 2019
Spans of subzero temperatures across the state in the second half of January have not significantly impacted peach growers in west central Michigan. -
2019 Tree Fruit Management School registration and agenda now available
Published on January 9, 2019
Register by Jan. 18 to join Michigan State University Extension in Traverse City, Michigan, to learn about tree fruit horticulture, entomology and pathology. -
Effect of lure type and trap placement in monitoring oriental fruit moth populations in Michigan peach orchards
Published on November 30, 2018
Funds from the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission provide new insight on trapping strategies for a familiar pest of Michigan’s peach and apple industry. -
Fire blight survey—your feedback is needed
Published on November 14, 2018
Take a short survey about fire blight on your farm to help researchers address and improve fire blight disease management. -
Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs. -
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.