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West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 3, 2024
Idared and Ambrosia are being harvested in the west central region this week. With cooler temperatures, it is finally beginning to feel like fall.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is rounding the last turn and will be wrapping up soon.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Growers are harvesting most varieties, although it is one to two weeks earlier than normal years. Growers are waiting on size, brix and starch conversion for later season varieties, such as IdaReds, Evercrisp and Fujis.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Apple harvest is close to wrapping up. This is the seventh apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 25, 2024

Published on September 25, 2024
Golden Delicious and Red Delicious are being harvested in the west central region this week. Temperatures are cooler this week, and growers are working around the rain to harvest fruit.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 25, 2024

Published on September 25, 2024
Sixth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 25, 2024

Published on September 25, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is focused on late season varieties.
New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents

Published on September 23, 2024
This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024

Published on September 18, 2024
Jonagold are being harvested in the west central region. High daytime temperatures mean apples are continuing to mature ahead of schedule.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024

Published on September 18, 2024
Apples are ripening one to two weeks before most years, and growers are actively harvesting Honeycrisp. Other varieties will be right on the heels of this variety with ripening.