MSU Extension Apples

News

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  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.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 30, 2023

  Published on August 31, 2023
  Apples in southwest Michigan are expected to mature a few days earlier than last year.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2023

  Published on August 31, 2023
  Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the west central region. This week has brought cool nights and great weather for red color development.

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  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.

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  Michigan apple harvest prediction dates for 2023

  Published on August 9, 2023
  Michigan State University apple team releases predicted harvest dates for five production areas in Michigan.

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  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.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 27, 2023

  Published on July 27, 2023
  Tart cherry harvest is finishing up, and early peach and plum varieties are being harvested this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

  Published on July 25, 2023
  Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 20, 2023

  Published on July 21, 2023
  Sweet cherry harvest is finishing up, and tart cherry harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila populations are being monitored throughout the region. Trap counts remain low for this critical cherry pest.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023

  Published on July 11, 2023
  With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests.