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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015
Published on August 25, 2015
Peach harvest has passed the peak. Apple season is cranking up as more varieties are being harvested. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2025
Published on September 16, 2025
Growers are starting to harvest McIntosh and Honeycrisp are moving along quickly. Many growers are waiting on color to start Honeycrisp harvest. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020
Published on September 9, 2020
Gala harvest is starting with excellent fruit color and firmness. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018
Published on September 5, 2018
Some early maturing Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are ready to begin a first light harvest. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 9, 2011
Published on August 9, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014
Published on August 12, 2014
Strong apple maggot catch on red sphere traps finally arrives for most apple growers, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch continues to rise in raspberry and blueberry plantings. -
Michigan apple maturity reports – October 19, 2011
Published on October 19, 2011
Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 3, 2025
Published on September 3, 2025
Many Macintosh, Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are at or near maturity and beginning harvest. -
Seasonal temperatures, fruit development and storability: How does 2024 compare to the previous 17 years?
Published on September 9, 2024
Field temperatures affect fruit condition and storability. Look back at seasonal temperatures across Michigan and what it means for Gala fruit development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2015
Published on September 2, 2015
Peach harvest is winding down and apple harvest is just beginning. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 31, 2017
Published on August 31, 2017
Early apple varieties are being harvested. Apple quality is looking pretty good. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
As harvest begins, be mindful of late-season insects and diseases. -
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. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Historically, we assumed harvest in the west central region lags behind the Ridge, however this does not seem to be the case this season in many areas. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2015
Published on September 9, 2015
Apple maturity seems to be varied for early season varieties. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Harvest of apples is in full swing. A few reports of dock sawfly feeding damage have been reported in apples and brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage continues in apples. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014
Published on September 2, 2014
Summer fruit harvest is ending and the focus is shifting to apples and grapes. Pests are preparing for the end of the season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 28, 2015
Published on July 28, 2015
Peach harvest picks up steam. Oriental fruit moth and San Jose scale numbers are high. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 6, 2016
Published on September 6, 2016
Drier weather has allowed growers to get a good jump on apple harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is winding down. Growers are beginning to harvest plums, pears and early apples.
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