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East Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018
Published on May 15, 2018
Apples are in bloom across the region. Apple growers across the southern two triers of counties have had a very long wetting event, making for tough conditions for apple scab and fire blight management. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report — Sept. 13, 2017
Published on September 13, 2017
Northwest Michigan apples are approaching maturity, but harvest is still not in full swing. Fruit quality looks excellent. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 21, 2016
Published on September 22, 2016
Honeycrisp, Gala and McIntosh have developed quickly in the last week; growers should be ready to pick Honeycrisp and Gala as soon as they can. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019
Published on July 2, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Harvest in berry crops will begin after the Fourth of July. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2017
Published on April 18, 2017
Warm weather has moved plants quickly. Peaches and sweet cherries are blooming. Insecticides should not be used during bloom. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2015
Published on September 9, 2015
Recent weather has delayed apple development and estimated picking dates. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
Growers are thinning and protecting sizing fruit from insects as temperatures warm. -
Unveiling the 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show — Reserve your spot today!
Published on December 12, 2023
The much-anticipated 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show will take place January 16-17 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity reports – September 5, 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Apple growers have apple bins set in the orchard and are ready to start harvest. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Gala and Honeycrisp picking is underway. Light crop in some areas is speeding fruit harvesting. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 21, 2020
Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
McIntosh and Gala harvest continues with McIntosh maturity ahead of Gala this season. Growers are doing the first light picking of Honeycrisp. Early Fuji are over mature. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 26, 2014
Published on August 26, 2014
Summer fruit harvest continues and grapes are in veraison. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2014
Published on September 10, 2014
McIntosh maturity has jumped ahead of Gala in the past week, with a light first picking of Honeycrisp starting in the next few days at many farms. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014
Published on June 17, 2014
Conditions are dry across the North, but rains are expected this week which will help size fruit and add moisture to the soil. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016
Published on July 26, 2016
Blueberry and peach harvest are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up as the fly is coming off wild fruit. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020
Published on October 7, 2020
Empire and Golden Delicious harvest are well along. Fuji and Cortland are mature as well and are ready for harvest. Demand for fresh apples and sweet cider has been very strong at farm markets. -
Fire blight risk increasing this week: treatment options in east Michigan and Benzie-Manistee area
Published on May 14, 2013
The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme this week as of May 14, 2013. Streptomycin is the best material available for control in orchards in regions in counties not currently impacted by streptomycin resistance. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 7
Published on August 7, 2018
Cherry harvest is winding down, and quality remains quite high despite the hot conditions. Apples are coloring and sizing. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – August 24, 2023
Published on August 25, 2023
This week has been hot and humid across the region. Peach and early apple harvest is underway. Pear harvest is around the corner.