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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021
Published on September 1, 2021
This is the first 2021 apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2015
Published on September 16, 2015
Apple maturity sampling is showing many varieties moving quickly to maturity. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
Much-needed precipitation occurred throughout the area last week; more rainfall and a return to warmer weather predicted later in the week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014
Published on August 12, 2014
Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up sharply. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Harvest of early season varieties has begun in northwest Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 22, 2014
Published on October 22, 2014
The end of the 2014 apple harvest is in sight. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple quality remains high as the peak of harvest passes. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest of early fall apple varieties continues. The entire region has had extremely variable rainfall, with drought continuing for a good number of growers. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp starch removal ratings are showing fruit is more mature than anticipated for this time of the year. Overall, apples are maturing about seven days ahead of most years. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019
Published on August 6, 2019
Soils are getting dry—from feast to famine. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 3, 2023
Published on October 4, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Fuji, Yellow Delicious and Red Delicious apples. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019
Published on September 17, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers have taken a big jump this week. Tart cherries, summer red and fall raspberries and blueberries need to be protected. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – September 6, 2011
Published on September 6, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2025
Published on September 9, 2025
Apple maturity is moving along, and color has improved tremendously with last week’s cooler temperatures. SweeTango harvest is underway. -
Northwest area apple maturity report – September 3, 2025
Published on September 3, 2025
Premier Honeycrisp harvest has begun in the region. Color is improving with the cooler nights. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 13, 2017
Published on September 14, 2017
Gala and McIntosh are ready to go, harvest is complete or ongoing. Early Honeycrisp are being picked now and will dominate the picking in the next several days at many sites. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2025
Published on October 8, 2025
A storm brought some relief from the heat on Oct. 6-7 as apple harvest continues across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb.
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