College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2025

  Published on May 7, 2025
  Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and preparing to actively manage for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Most perennial crops are still dormant, and the cooler than normal temperatures later in the week will minimize crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Soils are becoming dry. Peach and plum harvests are beginning while blueberry harvest continues across the region. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  The summer fruit season is off to a great start. Berry and cherry harvests are underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Fruit crops are looking good. With hot weather, peaches and cherries are blooming, and apple and blueberry flowers are opening.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  All tree fruits are setting very well despite poor weather during bloom

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Summer fruit harvest is underway. Blueberries, cherries and raspberries are being harvested. A hot, dry week will slow plant and pest development.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 5, 2022

  Published on October 5, 2022
  Cool temperatures continue this week. Harvest of mid- and late-season varieties is underway.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

  Published on October 1, 2025
  Growers are in full blown harvest for Honeycrisp and Gala. This warm weather has been pleasant for harvest, and pickers are busy balancing harvest in blocks where all varieties are maturing at a similar time.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 1, 2014

  Published on July 2, 2014
  Catches of spotted wing Drosophila continue into their second week, with numbers remaining low.

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  Look-a-like late season apple damage by bitter pit, brown marmorated stink bugs or apple maggot

  Published on September 6, 2017
  It can be tricky to tell the difference between insect damage and bitter pit in apples close to harvest. View photos and descriptions of late season damage and their causes in apples.

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  Preparing for apple harvest in the Grand Rapids area

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Harvest is around the corner. Here are a few reminders as you get ready.

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  Don’t become another deadly statistic

  Published on May 23, 2018
  Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom begins.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2022

  Published on September 28, 2022
  Still many Golden and Red Delicious remain to be picked. Golden Delicious is starting to drop in some orchards.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Much needed rainfall and cooler temperatures provide relief.

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  Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops

  Published on April 22, 2021
  Below normal precipitation during the fall and winter has resulted in a decline in groundwater levels. Producers need to prepare for potential challenges, especially if they irrigate crops.

• Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees

  Published on April 1, 2020
  Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2022

  Published on October 12, 2022
  Red Delicious and Golden Delicious harvest is finishing up. A bin shortage is still hampering harvest. San Jose scale is showing up on fruit in a few orchards.