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East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm temperatures over the last week have finally spurred on growth of fruit crops, as well as a few insects and our first disease control in most tree fruits. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Crop development has been slow, cold weather will persist, and no bud damage has been detected at this time. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014
Published on May 13, 2014
Warmer temperatures have increased tree fruit and vine development across the northeast region, and growers have been actively covering the new tissue. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Fruit is coloring nicely with the recent cool weather, and growers anticipate harvest of most varieties to begin in earnest this weekend and into next week. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 8, 2021
Published on September 8, 2021
This apple maturity report is the third this season, and apples are maturing quickly as a result of this year’s warm conditions. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm weather moved plants quickly. Apricots are blooming. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Apricot, plum and peach harvest is starting. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 17, 2012
Published on September 17, 2012
Apple growers are welcomed to attend an apple harvester machine demonstration on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Fall red raspberry growers should continue to trap for spotted wing Drosophila or check for infested fruit. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug populations are on the rise at some farms. Gala and McIntosh apple varieties are nearing maturity. There is a wide range of soil moisture levels across the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Fruit have developed quickly in the last week, and cherry harvest is fast approaching. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits. -
Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms
Published on July 24, 2011
July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022
Published on May 3, 2022
Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - Aug. 6, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
A hot dry week moves fruit and pests quickly. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014
Published on April 1, 2014
The northwest region has had one warm day so far this season, and we still have lots of snow in the orchards and vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019
Published on July 16, 2019
Hot weather and no rain have rapidly dried the soils. Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 9, 2013
Published on October 9, 2013
Golden and Red Delicious harvest is proceeding rapidly. Growers are holding back from main season Fuji and Braeburn harvest to wait for better skin color. Other fresh market apples being picked are last of Jonagold, Northern Spy, Rome and Cameo. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2015
Published on October 7, 2015
This is the weekly report of the MSU apple maturity program for southwest Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning in northwest Michigan, and tart cherries are ripening quickly with the continued heat.