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Michigan apple maturity reports – October 5, 2011
Published on October 5, 2011
Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 20, 2017
Published on September 20, 2017
All apple varieties are maturing with this week’s warm conditions, and apple harvest is now in full swing in northwest Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Strawberry harvest continues and early ripening sweet cherry varieties are expected to start harvest in the next few days. Growers need to keep an eye on spotted wing Drosophila traps for first catch. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017
Published on August 8, 2017
Cherry harvest is winding down and apple size and quality are looking good. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 6, 2021
Published on October 6, 2021
Apple harvest in east Michigan is moving along quickly. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023
Published on September 20, 2023
Honeycrisp harvest has begun across northwest Michigan. There is variability in firmness and brix levels, likely due in part to excess rain in some regions and no rain in other areas. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – August 23, 2011
Published on August 23, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Grape berry moths and codling moths are laying eggs. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 8, 2025
Published on October 8, 2025
A storm brought some relief from the heat on October 6-7 as apple harvest continues across the region. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019
Published on October 17, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
One-stop site for apple maturity resources for 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
All your educational needs for apple harvest decisions can be found at the Apple Maturity Program and Reports resource page. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016
Published on August 2, 2016
Veraison is starting in grapes. Many late-season pests are flying. Blueberry, peach and plum harvest continues. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 24, 2025
Published on September 24, 2025
McIntosh, Empire and Jonagold are being harvested. Golden Delicious and Ambrosia are mature. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Brown marmorated stink bugs are being caught in traps in apple blocks, with spotted wing Drosophila and apple maggot populations remaining high. -
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. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 26, 2022
Published on October 26, 2022
After a warmup over the weekend, rain set in across the region. For many growers, harvest is wrapping up this week. -
Traceability for Food Safety Purposes: What do I really need to know?
Published on April 17, 2013
Understanding the requirements for tracking produce from the farm field to its final destination can be incredibly confusing. This article helps to reduce the confusion by defining the details of produce traceability. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 19, 2016
Published on July 19, 2016
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are climbing. Most soils are very dry.
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