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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.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024

Published on September 18, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 18, 2024

Published on September 18, 2024
Fifth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 11, 2024

Published on September 11, 2024
Fourth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2024

Published on September 11, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2024

Published on September 11, 2024
Gala and September Wonder Fuji harvest has begun in the west central region. Honeycrisp are mature, and red color development has greatly improved since last week.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2024

Published on September 11, 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.