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A review of apple scab-resistant varieties for commercial growers
Published on February 20, 2014
Many tasty and attractive apple varieties are available that have good resistance to apple scab disease, but may be prone to other disorders. -
Captan phytotoxicity and apple scab control
Published on June 19, 2013
Be careful using Captan and some newer fungicides. Certain combinations could cause leaf burning or spotting. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 1, 2014
Published on October 1, 2014
Golden Delicious and Red Delicious are ripening close to their predicted harvest dates, but Fuji seems to be ahead of its projected date. Harvest crews are busy. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 14, 2015
Published on October 15, 2015
This is the final weekly report of the MSU apple maturity program for southwest Michigan. -
Defining sustainable agriculture
Published on December 14, 2011
During the upcoming Michigan Ag Commodities Educational Expo Dr. James McCarty will help farmers define sustainable agriculture and understand how sustainability may impact future production. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 10, 2022
Published on August 10, 2022
Early varieties are beginning to show signs of maturity in the Grand Rapids area. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 6, 2021
Published on October 6, 2021
This is the ninth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Snow at the beginning of the week, then warming to highs in the 70s on Thursday. Most apples are between 0.25- and 0.5-inch green. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather expected this week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 11, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
Cool conditions continue, suspending growth and development. -
Pre-register for the 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
Published on December 4, 2025
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 13-14 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Cooler weather predicted for the coming week expected could slow apple development. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 29, 2021
Published on June 29, 2021
Extensive rainfall over the past week replenished soil moisture deficits, but a return to warm, dry weather is expected. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021
Published on August 10, 2021
The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 17, 2012
Published on September 17, 2012
Apple growers are welcomed to attend an apple harvester machine demonstration on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Fall red raspberry growers should continue to trap for spotted wing Drosophila or check for infested fruit. -
Apple trees respond to warm weather
Published on May 13, 2014
It’s amazing what five days of warm weather can do. Check out these pictures of apple tree growth occurring over a span of just five days. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019
Published on July 30, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climbed sharply again the last week. The summer tsunami of the “spotted weapon of destruction” is here, and growers need to protect their berries now. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Apricot bloom has begun in southwest Michigan. Cold, windy weather could cause freeze injury to the most advanced flowering fruit crops. -
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.
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