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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 29, 2014
Published on April 29, 2014
Apricot bloom has begun in Southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013
Published on July 16, 2013
Morning ground fog continues, but soils are drying out in the southwest region. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016
Published on June 28, 2016
Soils are very dry, creating drought stress in tree and small fruits. Strawberry harvest has finished in southern parts of our region, and sweet and tart cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is getting underway. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
This warm weather is accelerating crop development; tart cherries are at early petal fall and apples are at 60% bloom at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. -
MSU to open new AgBioResearch Center in Hart
Published on July 28, 2021
In partnership with West Central Michigan Horticultural Research Inc., MSU will lead research on tree fruit and vegetable agriculture in west Michigan -
Use of Apogee for shoot blight control in 2012
Published on April 26, 2012
Although the risk of blossom blight has been low in 2012 due to cool conditions, temperatures will eventually warm and the risk of shoot blight will rise. Apogee is the best material currently available for shoot blight control. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018
Published on August 15, 2018
Mild, sunny conditions help move peach and plum ripening. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report - September 28, 2016
Published on September 28, 2016
Golden Delicious harvest has started, with Empire now mature. Jonagold and Jonathan harvest is wrapping up for many growers. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
Spring is off to a slow start following two brutally cold winters, colder than most fruit growers can remember. -
The next step in your on-farm produce safety work: On-Farm Readiness Review
Published on April 25, 2022
The Michigan on-farm produce safety team helps Michigan produce growers assess their farm’s readiness related to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013
Published on June 18, 2013
Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Pollination and disease management have been on grower’s minds with the continued cool and wet conditions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022
Published on June 7, 2022
The region received significant much needed rain, and all tree fruit have sized considerably in the last week. -
Section 18 Specific Exemption granted for Kasumin for fire blight control for 2013
Published on April 22, 2013
EPA has granted a Section 18 Specific Exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L for the control of the blossom blight phase of fire blight on apples in 2013. See specific counties. -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015
Published on June 30, 2015
Tart and sweet cherries are beginning to color up, and harvest is expected to start by the second week of July. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2017
Published on May 16, 2017
The impact of the May 8 freeze is becoming apparent. Some crops were hit hard, other suffered little damage. Warm weather is moving plants and insects rapidly. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report - September 7, 2016
Published on September 7, 2016
This is an early season for apple harvest; Gala, McIntosh and surprisingly Honeycrisp are ready for their first picking. A few Early Fuji blocks are ready as well.