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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
Sweet cherries are blooming across the region, and honey bee hives have been strong and active for pollination so far. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 20, 2014
Published on June 20, 2014
Primary apple scab season is now over for East Michigan, gray mold is being seen at a few strawberry farms, and growers are reminded about hail and fire blight. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 12, 2018
Published on September 12, 2018
Gala and Honeycrisp harvest is underway in southwest Michigan. -
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. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2016
Published on October 12, 2016
Most growers finished harvesting Red Delicious and Fuji in the mid- and northern areas of the region, and are moving on to Northern Spy with some Crispin and Idared blocks ready to harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
More rapid fruit growth is expected later in the week when warmer temperatures finally arrive. -
Growing ideas for farming in northwest Michigan
Published on November 8, 2013
Young farmers from northwest Michigan visited farms on the Fruit Ridge last week. -
Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety
Published on August 8, 2016
Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one. -
Clarifications about using the insecticide Belt
Published on May 16, 2016
Tree fruit growers can continue using the insecticide Belt during the 2016 growing season while decision to withdraw product is in review. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs. -
Apogee application time in apples
Published on May 24, 2016
When applying Apogee to control vegetative growth in apple trees, growers should consider timing, rate and compatibility. -
Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center annual open house
Published on August 18, 2016
Join us Aug. 25, 2016, for free wagon tours, sessions on wine grapes and tree fruit, and wine tasting and dinner in Traverse City, Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 4, 2017
Published on October 4, 2017
Honeycrisp harvest is almost complete in the northwest and growers are moving into later-season varieties. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 5, 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Early season apple varieties are beginning to mature in northwest Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2014
Published on October 8, 2014
Wet conditions have slowed apple harvest in northwest Michigan, and growers are waiting for clear days to pick the ripening crop. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023
Published on September 20, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest will be moving soon to harvesting Fuji, Jonagold and Yellow Delicious apples.