College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Table of common tree fruit with bud stage names and the critical temperature ranges that will cause between 10% and 90% injury to the flower buds, all on one page.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide for Early Care and Education

  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.

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  2025 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – West Central Michigan Region

  Published on July 28, 2025
  This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the west central Michigan region.

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  Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit and Stewardship

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Opportunities to Improve Profit and Stewardship

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2026

  Published on December 15, 2025
  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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  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.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 30, 2013

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Sharp increase in spotted wing drosophila captures in the past week in southern Michigan counties, and first detection of infestation in unsprayed cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 10, 2023

  Published on October 10, 2023
  Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Fuji, Rome and IdaRed apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024

  Published on May 28, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Early apple variety harvest is finishing up with Gala harvest on tap for next week.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  It’s been a warm, dry week as apple harvest gains momentum. Grape harvest is beginning.

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  Honeycrisp crop management for 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  A heavy bloom is expected in 2022 following the light crop in 2021. This article includes strategies and recommendations for pruning and blossom thinning.

• 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.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 9, 2013

  Published on October 9, 2013
  Apple growers are over the hump when it comes to harvesting on the Ridge.

• Apple thinning pointers for 2013

  Published on May 17, 2013
  Guidelines to help you make good apple thinning decisions.