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  Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)

  Published on May 31, 2015
  Pollinating insects, of which bees are the most important, contribute significantly to the yield and quality of fruit crops in the United States. Pollination services provided by bees are worth billions of dollars annually to fruit crop industries.

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  2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southeast Michigan Region

  Published on August 1, 2024
  This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southeast Michigan region.

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  2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southeast Michigan Region

  Published on August 9, 2023
  The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southeast Michigan region.

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  Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2025

  Published on December 6, 2024
  This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season.

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  2021 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates

  Published on June 22, 2021
  These tables summarize the harvest dates for apple varieties predicted by the Enviroweather Apple Maturity Model for regions across Michigan.

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  Rapid Fruit Growth, Vascular Dysfunction, and Bitter Pit

  Published on July 17, 2024
  The history and physiology of bitter pit is described.

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  Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

  Published on June 6, 2023
  This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.

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  Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

  Published on May 12, 2025
  A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.

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  A Tale of Two Invaders: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly

  Published on October 2, 2023
  Locating and managing tree of heaven is a key aspect of dealing with spotted lanternfly and reducing the impacts of this invader in North America.

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  Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan

  Published on September 17, 2024
  A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan.

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  Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.

• How to optimize placement of pheromone traps in your orchard

  Published on April 27, 2011
  Pheromone traps are useful tools to monitor codling moths and Oriental fruit moths in orchards

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  Fall harvest safety tips

  Published on September 3, 2024
  Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 22, 2018

  Published on May 22, 2018
  The wet May continues. Rain and cooler weather will be replaced with summer-like weather this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Plum, pear and apple harvest is underway.

• 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.

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  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.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 5, 2016

  Published on October 5, 2016
  Peak apple harvest is over the hump with two or three weeks to go.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2015

  Published on October 7, 2015
  Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and some Northern Spy blocks are being harvested this week. Growers are closely looking at harvesting Ida Red and Fuji next.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.