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West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
The end of summer is no break for pest management in tree fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Summer insect pests are becoming real problems for many growers. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Trap catches continue to climb in all fruit producing regions. The summer surge is three to four weeks earlier than previous seasons. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
After a short break, summer insects in apples will return. -
East Michigan fruit crop report – July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are very high for this time of season, and apple maggots are starting to be caught in traps. Hail damage is more common than reported a few weeks ago. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 18, 2017
Published on July 18, 2017
Trap catches are sharply up in southwest, southeast, Fruit Ridge and west central Michigan. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops should be protected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 18, 2017
Published on July 18, 2017
Blueberry and raspberry harvests are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have jumped. -
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website
Published on July 14, 2017
For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics. -
Tour projects at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on July 13, 2017
Join Michigan State University for an afternoon tour of the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center projects on Aug. 15, 2017, in Benton Harbor. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Sweet cherry harvest is underway and quality is looking good despite this season’s wet weather.