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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Despite the cooler weather last week, fruit size increased significantly. Growers have been concentrating on apple thinning, and this process has been difficult with the cool conditions.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down.

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  Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators

  Published on May 1, 2018
  With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  After a scorching week, expectations of cooler temperatures and precipitation.

• Apogee application time in apples

  Published on May 24, 2016
  When applying Apogee to control vegetative growth in apple trees, growers should consider timing, rate and compatibility.

• Moving toward high density apple systems: Pruning and training demonstration on March 20

  Published on March 7, 2012
  Why growers should be moving towards high density systems, and a hands-on demonstration in northwest Michigan for pruning and training tall spindle systems.

• Sweet cherry pruning and apple precision orchard management workshop

  Published on March 31, 2014
  A day-long workshop on high density sweet cherry pruning and apple precision management will be held on April 9, 2014, in Northwest Michigan.

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  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.

• 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.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 13, 2017

  Published on September 13, 2017
  Gala and Honeycrisp harvest continues, some Jonagold blocks are ready to harvest. There may be a short gap in apple maturity as Empire, Jonathan and Cortland are maturing slowly.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Summer weather is finally here.

• Michigan’s hard cider comes naturally

  Published on June 22, 2012
  The popularity of hard cider is stimulating the growth of new cideries in Michigan with business counseling from the Michigan State University Product Center.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

  Published on July 25, 2023
  Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.

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  Multileader apple production systems: Pros and cons for Michigan’s apple industry

  Published on August 19, 2019
  A discussion for growers considering adopting new high-density apple systems.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 18, 2023

  Published on October 18, 2023
  Fall colors are vibrant and apple harvest continues. Growers are harvesting Idared, Mutsu, Fuji, and EverCrisp this week.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops.

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  East Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019

  Published on April 30, 2019
  Colder temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed fruit growth.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Apple harvest is winding up quickly in the Grand Rapids area.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  It’s starting to feel like fall in northwest Michigan, but the cool, wet weather will help apples size and color up before harvest.

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  West central apple maturity report – September 21, 2022

  Published on September 21, 2022
  Gala and Honeycrisp are being harvested this week in the West central region. Jonagold and Empire are moving closer to maturity.