College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Warmer temperatures have pushed a good amount of growth in all fruit crops. Apple growers are thinning aggressively. Strawberry growers need to keep a close eye on soil moisture levels.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 15, 2025

  Published on October 15, 2025
  Harvest of late-season apple varieties is beginning at some locations this week. Apple harvest is wrapping up for some commercial growers across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan Fruit Report – April 21, 2015

  Published on April 21, 2015
  Stone fruit bloom has begun. Cooler weather should slow plants down with frost risk towards the weekend.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Summer days bring routine and early harvest considerations.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  The hot weather in late May led to a large June drop in tree fruit. Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom has begun.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Despite the cooler weather last week, fruit size increased significantly. Growers have been concentrating on apple thinning, and this process has been difficult with the cool conditions.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

  Published on September 8, 2020
  Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  After a scorching week, expectations of cooler temperatures and precipitation.

• Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

  Published on April 10, 2017
  Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  Bring on the heat and watch fruit grow.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Tree fruit development is on hold, but be ready.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Heavy rains have led to apple scab infections in West Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Apples are entering the full bloom stage this week in West Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Cooler weather has slowed insect and crop development.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Summer diseases will thrive in the warm and humid weather.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Primary apple scab is over in West Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  All tree fruits are progressing nicely this season.

• 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.