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Why does apple fruit drop prematurely?
Published on October 5, 2011
Knowing some of the factors that can cause premature apple drop can help prevent this serious threat to some Michigan varieties. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 4, 2017
Published on October 4, 2017
The final harvest push is on. Warmer than average weather in late September and early October means majority of harvest will finish by early next week. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020
Published on September 30, 2020
This is a big week for Gala and Honeycrisp harvest in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Apples are maturing early this year, and growers are picking Premier Honeycrisp now. -
Record Keeping
Collect proper production records including application dates and rates, crop yields, planting and harvest dates by yield and field, emergency field response, maintenance and equipment calibration activity records.
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Apple Maturity | Apples
View the Apple Maturity page for regional reports throughout the state and additional resources.
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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. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
End of season apple varieties Braeburn, Rome and Evercrisp still have excellent firmness. -
HRT 332: Tree Fruit Production and Management
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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016
Published on July 26, 2016
Blueberry and peach harvest are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up as the fly is coming off wild fruit. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2022
Published on October 12, 2022
Varieties such as Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week. Idared are moving closer to maturity. Evercrisp are still immature. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 28, 2016
Published on June 28, 2016
All tree fruits are progressing nicely this season. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019
Published on September 25, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019
Published on September 25, 2019
Honeycrisp harvest continues in southwest Michigan, with Golden Delicious and a very few Red Delicious being picked. Fruit color is generally very good. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Tree fruit harvest continues. Grape harvest will begin soon. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022
Published on August 30, 2022
This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Second apple maturity report and integrated pest management updates. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
First catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila has occurred. Sweet cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is underway. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Growers began picking early Gala varieties this week. Honeycrisp is rapidly maturing, and Empire is still immature.
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