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2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southwest Michigan Region
Published on July 8, 2024
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southwest Michigan region. -
Gala Storage – Practical Options for Improving Quality
Published on July 17, 2024
A discussion of the sensitivities of Gala fruit to storage disorders and horticultural tools to control these disorders is provided. -
Rapid Fruit Growth, Vascular Dysfunction, and Bitter Pit
Published on July 17, 2024
The history and physiology of bitter pit is described. -
Spotted lanternfly: New pest alert for Michigan tree fruit growers
Published on March 1, 2023
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a new invasive pest to Michigan, and we are asking all growers to be on the lookout for this important new pest. -
Robotic and Structured Light Imaging Technologies for Harvesting and Defect Detection of Apples
Published on July 17, 2024
The benefits of and prospects for orchard automation are discussed as related to labor cost and availability. -
Storing Evercrisp Under CA and DCA
Published on July 17, 2024
The ability of Evercrisp apple fruit to tolerate a range of oxygen levels (0.6,, 0.9, 1.5, 3.0 and 21%) in combination with 0.5, 1.5, and 3% CO2 was described. -
Identifying and Mitigating Carbon Dioxide-Related Apple Internal Browning
Published on July 17, 2024
The symptoms and factors affecting carbon dioxide injury of apple are discussed. -
CA, DCA, and 1-MCP: Storage duration and aroma recovery in apples
Published on July 17, 2024
Learn how storage environment influences aroma production after fruit is removed from storage. -
The Biological Mechanism Behind Early and Late Apple Bud Sports
Published on July 17, 2024
Early and late sports of three apple varieties (Gala, Fuji, and Cripps Pink [Pink Lady]) were evaluated for their growth rate and maturation. -
Apple Thinning Strategies 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Tools available for a precise, date-driven approach to apple thinning. -
Building a Sustainable Future: Ecologically Based Farming Systems
Published on October 27, 2015
A publication about natural systems and how they affect one's management practices. -
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. -
2019 Apple Pest Guide
Published on April 7, 2020
2019 apple pest guide based on data from the Peach Ridge weather station near Sparta, Michigan. -
2025 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southeast Michigan Region
Published on July 22, 2025
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southeast Michigan region. -
Michigan Crunch Guide for K-12 Schools
Published on August 22, 2024
The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region. -
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. -
2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – West Central Michigan Region
Published on August 9, 2023
The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the west central Michigan region. -
2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southwest Michigan Region
Published on August 9, 2023
The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southwest Michigan region. -
2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Northwest Michigan Region
Published on August 9, 2023
The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the northwest Michigan region. -
2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Grand Rapids Area
Published on August 9, 2023
The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the Grand Rapids region.
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