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Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season
Published on August 30, 2019
Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report — Sept. 13, 2017
Published on September 13, 2017
Northwest Michigan apples are approaching maturity, but harvest is still not in full swing. Fruit quality looks excellent. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025
Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan. -
Esfenvalerate is losing its efficacy against oriental fruit moth in Michigan
Published on February 2, 2018
Research conducted in 2017 provides new information on the use of esfenvalerate to manage oriental fruit moth. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 3, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Plum, pear and apple harvest is underway. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 26, 2014
Published on August 26, 2014
Summer fruit harvest continues and grapes are in veraison. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
We are approaching the halfway mark for the harvest season. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping up in the west central region. McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers. -
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. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 15, 2025
Published on October 15, 2025
Final apple maturity report for 2025. Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Fire blight risk increasing this week: treatment options in east Michigan and Benzie-Manistee area
Published on May 14, 2013
The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme this week as of May 14, 2013. Streptomycin is the best material available for control in orchards in regions in counties not currently impacted by streptomycin resistance. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2025
Published on August 5, 2025
Cherry harvest has wrapped up in northern Michigan. Apricots are ripe and in the market stands. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2015
Published on September 9, 2015
Recent weather has delayed apple development and estimated picking dates. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Cherries are ripening, apples are sizing and growers are focused on pest and disease management. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – June 4, 2013
Published on June 4, 2013
Primary apple scab is not over just yet for west central growers. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region. -
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 fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.
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