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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021
Published on June 8, 2021
This hot weather has moved along the crop, but the region could use some rain. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Gala harvest is winding down with Honeycrisp continuing and Golden Delicious and Red Delicious right around the corner. Weather conditions have been excellent for working in orchards. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Weather has made a turn from cooler and wetter than normal to up to 20 degrees above normal temperatures. This warm weather will speed up crop development; watch for pop up rains and new green tissue that needs to be covered for diseases. -
Vole management for Michigan crop producers
Published on October 7, 2019
Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 25, 2023
Published on September 28, 2023
Gala and Honeycrisp harvest are wrapping up this week. More varieties are on the way. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 20, 2023
Published on September 20, 2023
Growers are picking Gala this week. Honeycrisp is right around the corner. -
Lenticel damage and other spots in Honeycrisp and other varieties are becoming increasingly problematic
Published on September 22, 2021
There are numerous factors that contribute to lenticel damage and other spots, and research to explain them is ongoing. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
This is the first Grand Rapids area apple maturity report for the 2023 harvest season -
Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Apple development continues to be delayed in the west central region. -
Fall tasks for apple orchards
Published on September 28, 2016
Have a to-do list ready for downtime between harvesting apple varieties. -
Probability of a hard frost or freeze in the spring for some southwest Michigan fruit sites
Published on April 30, 2013
A late spring can be a blessing in disguise. Late growth may mean fruit growers will avoid spring freeze injury. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Petal tissues are starting to be seen in some stone fruit. Some apples are near tight cluster. Development will continue with this week’s warmer weather. -
Worried about February warmup to fruit crops?
Published on February 21, 2017
Warmer weather has perennials off to an early start. Does that increase the risk of cold damage or spring freezes? -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2025
Published on May 14, 2025
Tart cherry, pears and apples are in bloom. Some peaches and sweet cherries are in petal fall. -
Takeaways from the 2021 Honeycrisp virtual meetups
Published on August 18, 2021
A review of the key questions answered by experts about managing crop load, nutrition, rootstocks and harvest for Honeycrisp. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 8, 2018
Published on May 8, 2018
Tree fruits responded quickly to warmer weather. -
Emerging pest alert: The apple flea weevil
Published on June 22, 2010
Over that last several years the apple flea weevil (Orchestes pallicornis) (Photo 1) has become an increasingly common pest in Michigan apple orchards. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked
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