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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. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 25, 2024
Published on September 30, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 25, 2024
Published on September 25, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is focused on late season varieties. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 25, 2024
Published on September 25, 2024
Sixth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region. -
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. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 19, 2024
Published on September 20, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly. -
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.