News

West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025

Published on April 16, 2025
With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 15, 2025

Published on April 15, 2025
Not much movement since last week. First scab sprays are being applied.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2025

Published on April 15, 2025
It’s still cold and wet, so the fruit are moving slowly.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025
It’s cold and wet but the fruit are waking up!
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 8, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025
Apples are at green tip and blueberries are at bud swell.
Reports of high honey bee colony losses and how farmers and growers can support honey bees

Published on April 1, 2025
Several migratory beekeepers recently reported abnormally high losses of honey bee colonies, however, losses vary across operations. Farmers and growers can support honey bee health by increasing forage and reducing pesticide exposure.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2025

Published on April 1, 2025
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2025 season.
Updates to the 2025 Fruit Management Guide

Published on April 1, 2025
Summary of pesticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2025 MSU Fruit Management Guide (E-154).
Unconventional Fruit Working Group returns for 2025

Published on March 28, 2025
The first meeting will be held virtually on April 24 from 12-1 p.m. This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.