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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018
Published on September 5, 2018
Cooler weather in the forecast should improve color on northwest Michigan apples. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 30, 2015
Published on September 30, 2015
Honeycrisp harvest is underway, and some blocks are coloring up nicely while other growers are waiting on this variety to develop more color. -
Rose chafer management for vineyards
Published on June 13, 2017
These damaging beetles are being reported around the state. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013
Published on May 7, 2013
Warm and dry temperatures have accelerated tree growth across northwest Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013
Published on April 30, 2013
Spring growth is moving along quickly for tree fruit growers in southeast Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 27, 2013
Published on August 27, 2013
European plum harvest is starting at a few farms; fall red raspberry and blackberry harvest continues as does summer apple varieties; and peach and blueberry harvest is winding down. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014
Published on May 20, 2014
Many fruit insect and disease pests have made an appearance in the last week in Southeast Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2013
Published on September 18, 2013
Apple harvest is in full swing in southeast Michigan. -
New pest scouting bulletins available for free
Published on December 2, 2015
Free pest scouting bulletins are now available to field crop, greenhouse, vegetable and perennial crop producers. -
General observations from MSU Apple Maturity Lab for 2018
Published on September 5, 2018
Some apple varieties are ripening earlier than expected. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Harvest of apples is in full swing. A few reports of dock sawfly feeding damage have been reported in apples and brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage continues in apples. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018
Published on August 28, 2018
Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback
Published on September 13, 2016
Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend. -
Manage crop load of young tall spindle apple plantings
Published on June 4, 2014
Adjust crop load of Honeycrisp and other apple varieties in high density plantings in years two through four to reduce negative impact on canopy vigor and subsequent cropping. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry. -
Bird management options for fruit growers
Published on June 30, 2016
Bird damage may be more intense in dry years as birds turn to fruit to meet their nutrition and hydration needs. Fruit growers can employ one or more bird deterrent strategies. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 14, 2015
Published on July 14, 2015
Higher numbers of cherry fruit flies and obliquebanded leafrollers have been reported in traps throughout the region this week. -
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 — 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.
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