College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

• Dieback issues with McIntosh cultivars

  Published on May 4, 2010
  There have been several reports of dieback in new plantings of ‘McIntosh’ cultivars in the past couple of seasons.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2013

  Published on September 18, 2013
  Apple harvest is in full swing in southeast Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Sweet cherries are blooming across the region, and honey bee hives have been strong and active for pollination so far.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Many fruit insect and disease pests have made an appearance in the last week in Southeast Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers.

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  Managing woolly apple aphid

  Published on July 30, 2021
  When woolly apple aphid colonies make their appearance in apple foliage mid-summer, this is the time to reduce populations so they do not become a nuisance at harvest.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Cherry harvest is winding down in northwest Michigan.

• Video available on vertical axe pruning and training for apples

  Published on April 6, 2010
  

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 19, 2016

  Published on August 19, 2016
  High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Primary apple scab is over for 2018.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

  Published on August 22, 2023
  A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – Aug. 22, 2013

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Consider late season apple pests related to your harvest dates.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – June 10, 2013

  Published on June 10, 2013
  Cooler temperatures have slowed insect development a bit.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

  Published on October 9, 2019
  Red Delicious harvest is finishing up, with Fuji and Ida Red next in line.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Apricot, plum and peach harvest is starting.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2016

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Cooler weather will increase color and ripen fruit quickly.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2016

  Published on October 12, 2016
  Most growers finished harvesting Red Delicious and Fuji in the mid- and northern areas of the region, and are moving on to Northern Spy with some Crispin and Idared blocks ready to harvest.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024

  Published on July 2, 2024
  Another rainy week on the Ridge.