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Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024
Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. -
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool
Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 22, 2023
Published on August 22, 2023
Table grapes are starting, apples and peaches continue, and pest scouting is winding down. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023
Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 17, 2023
Published on August 21, 2023
Peak peach harvest, apple harvest is getting started, and spotted lanternfly traps are set up. -
Growers develop custom over the row harvester for harvesting high density tart cherries
Published on August 10, 2023
The long-standing need for improvements to the traditional tree-shaking method of harvesting tart cherries has led one group of highly innovative growers to seek new strategies. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 8, 2023
Published on August 8, 2023
Red Haven harvest and apple harvest dates. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023
Published on August 8, 2023
Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.