College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Heavy rains reduce drought risk and increase disease risk.

• Grand Rapids are apple maturity report – October 15, 2014

  Published on October 15, 2014
  Heavy rains have slowed harvest only slightly.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

  Published on September 20, 2023
  Southwest Michigan apple harvest will be moving soon to harvesting Fuji, Jonagold and Yellow Delicious apples.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  The MSU apple maturity program reports for southwest Michigan help the Michigan industry manage the apple crop.

• Michigan apple maturity reports – September 7, 2011

  Published on September 7, 2011
  Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2015

  Published on September 9, 2015
  Recent weather has delayed apple development and estimated picking dates.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2014

  Published on September 17, 2014
  Gingergold harvest continues, and many growers are waiting on McIntosh harvest to begin. Apples are coloring nicely with the cool temperatures.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 18, 2013

  Published on September 18, 2013
  Cooler weather brings more color and flavor.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017

  Published on August 8, 2017
  Insects don’t take a summer vacation – don’t let your guard down.

• Resources and Reports | Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 27, 2025

  Published on August 27, 2025
  Cooler temperatures and sunshine have enhanced red color in ripening apples as Gala, Honey Crisp and Macintosh head towards harvest.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2014

  Published on September 24, 2014
  Apples are maturing slowly, but warm and sunny weather should move fruit along this week. We expect apples to be ready for harvest close to the predicted harvest dates for northwest Michigan.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  The 2013 pest management program is winding down.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 10, 2019

  Published on September 10, 2019
  Apple harvest is picking up steam.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Blueberry, peach, plum and raspberry harvest continues while pear harvest has begun. Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 27, 2023

  Published on September 28, 2023
  Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Fuji, Yellow Delicious and Red Delicious apples.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Summer fruit harvest continues and grapes are in veraison.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Plum, pear and apple harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 21, 2015

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Blueberry harvest hits full stride.