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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
With the recent heat and moisture, tree growth has accelerated and fruit is sizing quickly. Thinning is a priority for growers this week. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015
Published on May 12, 2015
Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control. -
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24
Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014
Published on July 22, 2014
Raspberry and blueberry harvest continues across the southeast region. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Some winter damage is apparent. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013
Published on June 25, 2013
Recent heat has increased insect activity slightly, but fruit continues to size at a slow rate. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022
Published on June 7, 2022
Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 21, 2015
Published on July 21, 2015
Cherry harvest is in full swing and cherry fruit fly and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are on the rise. Apple maggot adults are also active. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Plants are budding out slowly as mild warmth brings slow, spring growth. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
Sweet cherries are blooming across the region, and honey bee hives have been strong and active for pollination so far. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 20, 2014
Published on June 20, 2014
Primary apple scab season is now over for East Michigan, gray mold is being seen at a few strawberry farms, and growers are reminded about hail and fire blight. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 12, 2018
Published on September 12, 2018
Gala and Honeycrisp harvest is underway in southwest Michigan. -
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?
Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2016
Published on October 12, 2016
Most growers finished harvesting Red Delicious and Fuji in the mid- and northern areas of the region, and are moving on to Northern Spy with some Crispin and Idared blocks ready to harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Taffy apples and Galas are being targeted for harvest in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway.