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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 9, 2013
Published on October 9, 2013
Golden and Red Delicious harvest is proceeding rapidly. Growers are holding back from main season Fuji and Braeburn harvest to wait for better skin color. Other fresh market apples being picked are last of Jonagold, Northern Spy, Rome and Cameo. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning in northwest Michigan, and tart cherries are ripening quickly with the continued heat. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 13, 2021
Published on October 13, 2021
This is the seventh and final weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
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 apple maturity report – September 11, 2013
Published on September 11, 2013
Gingergold harvest is underway in northwest Michigan, and cooler temperatures over the weekend will help color later varieties. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
The region is dry and could use rain. Cherries are coloring, and we can expect local sweet cherries for the National Cherry Festival. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014
Published on August 19, 2014
Paula Red apple harvest is complete at most farms, with Earligold and Zestar coming along quickly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 18, 2017
Published on July 18, 2017
Blueberry and raspberry harvests are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have jumped. -
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. -
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Published on November 20, 2020
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East Michigan fruit regional report – August 9, 2016
Published on August 9, 2016
Drought conditions continue at most farms. Harvest continues for peaches, summer apples, plums, blueberries, blackberries and fall raspberries. -
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. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update
Published on May 27, 2011
An update for apple growers making apple thinning decisions and strawberry growers concerning slugs in strawberries. -
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.