College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021

  Published on September 1, 2021
  First report for northwest Michigan apple maturity.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Plum, pear, fall red raspberry and blackberry harvest continues. Gala harvest may begin late this week or next week.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2022

  Published on September 7, 2022
  Main season Gala harvest is just beginning in some southwest apple blocks.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  A week of rain will challenge apple fungicide programs.

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  Apple storage advice for 2016 - a warm year at harvest

  Published on September 21, 2016
  Growers should pay extra attention to temperature of fruit going into controlled atmosphere storage.

• How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Updates on maturity status for commercial varieties in west central Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019

  Published on April 9, 2019
  With warmer weather in April, plant growth has started and buds are swollen.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2014

  Published on September 24, 2014
  Gala and Honeycrisp harvests are winding down. Jonagold and Jonathan are approaching the optimum stage for fresh market harvest. Cool weather is helping apples develop attractive color and good crisp texture, but has slowed internal maturity development.

• Fire blight risk increasing: treatment options in counties affected by Section 18 for Kasumin

  Published on May 14, 2013
  The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme this week as of May 14, 2013. Kasumin is the best material available for control in orchards in regions affected by streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen.

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  Managing tree height and apical dominance in apple orchards

  Published on March 14, 2022
  Concepts and practices to help maintain apical dominance and tree shape.

• Dormant oil for tree fruit pest management in 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  Considerations for effective and safe use of dormant oil on tree fruit pests like San Jose scale.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Cold temperatures on Friday night and Saturday morning caused more damage to flower buds on many fruit crops. This damage is in addition to damage from cold temperatures on April 22.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Tart cherry harvest is in full swing and quality remains quite high despite high winds and the recent heat.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down in the southern part of the region, and growers are working hard to put this harvest in the books.

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  Predicted 2016 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 11, 2016
  The 2016 predicted apple harvest dates are a few days ahead of normal, and a few days ahead of last year.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 29, 2025
  Weather has been cool this spring, but the two warm days have moved trees out of dormancy to visible green tissue.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: apples

  Published on March 1, 2022
  Apples are a great choice for an on-the-go snack. Packable and packed with nutrients, Michigan apples are second to none for flavor and crispness.

• Apple scion and rootstock selection and planning for Michigan

  Published on April 1, 2008
  

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018

  Published on October 10, 2018
  Wet conditions have slowed harvest and many of the blocks we select for maturity have been harvested.