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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 24, 2022

  Published on August 24, 2022
  Early varieties are harvesting now in the Grand Rapids area. Gala and Honeycrisp are still immature.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Primary apple scab is over for 2018.

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  Using pneumatic defoliation to improve fruit color and quality in apple: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association Annual Conference

  Published on March 17, 2022
  A summary of research from the Laimburg Research Centre and Cornell University for improving quality for fresh market apple varieties.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Trees are still dormant in west central Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2015

  Published on September 9, 2015
  Gala, Honeycrisp and early Fuji are being harvested. Gala and Honeycrisp maturity have jumped ahead of McIntosh in the past week.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Strawberry harvest begins in southern counties, others to follow later this week. Primary apple scab season continues.

• Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.

• 2012 Insect activity and its effects on 2013 fruit management programs - Part I

  Published on December 17, 2012
  The 2012 weather significantly affected the fruit, but also had an impact on insect levels. Let’s explore how codling moth levels and management may be impacted for the 2013 fruit season.

• Where are all the bees?

  Published on March 23, 2012
  Michigan fruit trees blooming a month early means that bees need to be here a month early, too. There are several issues affecting the movement of bees quickly into Michigan.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019

  Published on September 11, 2019
  Taffy apples and Galas are being targeted for harvest in southwest Michigan.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

  Published on October 2, 2024
  Apple harvest is close to wrapping up. This is the seventh apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.

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  Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

• Spotted wing Drosophila detections are increasing in fruit crops

  Published on June 19, 2012
  Monitor ripening fruit crops to know where and when to protect against spotted wing Drosophila, a new pest to Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016

  Published on July 5, 2016
  Cherry harvest is underway, and rain is needed to help fruit size.

• Controlled Atmosphere Storage Clinic on Aug. 3, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Learn new information related to controlled atmosphere storage and warehousing of apples and other temperate fruit at the 2016 Controlled Atmosphere Storage Clinic.

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  Commercial specialty crop growers should register with Driftwatch

  Published on March 26, 2018
  Dicamba-resistant crop acreage is expected to increase, and with it the potential for non-target crop damage.

• High density apple plantings are a must for harvest machine

  Published on October 22, 2012
  Planning ahead will help you reap the benefits of apple harvesting more efficiently.

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  Predicted 2015 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 15, 2015
  The 2015 predicted apple harvest dates are roughly a few days behind normal and a few days ahead of last year.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 12, 2018

  Published on September 12, 2018
  Gala and Honeycrisp maturity has moved quickly in the last week, with some Honeycrisp being over-mature. Other varieties are maturing at their normal pace.