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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 9, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp are being harvested.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp maturity has advanced with cooler temperatures. Red color is excellent across the region.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp maturity advanced quicker than expected this week, and red color has significantly improved across the region.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2025

Published on September 9, 2025
Apple maturity is moving along, and color has improved tremendously with last week’s cooler temperatures. SweeTango harvest is underway.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region. Honeycrisp harvest will begin next week for some growers.
Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns for 27th edition

Published on September 4, 2025
Open to commercial apple producers, the contest takes place at the Great Lakes Expo on Dec. 10, 2025.