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East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018
Published on September 5, 2018
Some early maturing Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are ready to begin a first light harvest. -
Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission
Published on November 27, 2013
A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 16, 2013
Published on October 16, 2013
The end of apple harvest in northwest Michigan is in sight. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have taken a sharp rise at some east Michigan farms. Apple and fall red raspberry harvest are in full swing. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
The typical order of apple variety harvest is very different this season, with maturity of several varieties jumping ahead of others. Jonagold, Jonathan, Golden Delicious and some early Red Delicious strains are ready for harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015
Published on June 2, 2015
Time to focus on post-bloom insects that attack fruit. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 16, 2013
Published on October 16, 2013
Harvest of Golden Delicious and Red Delicious is winding down. Ida Reds have reached sufficient maturity for good quality, long-term storage. Growers are still holding back from Fuji and Braeburn harvest to wait for better skin color. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan. -
Irrigation to help get the crop started
Published on June 2, 2022
Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought. -
Discover best plants to support beneficial insects at upcoming field day
Published on July 12, 2016
Register to attend this Aug. 2, 2016, field day where MSU researchers will demonstrate optimal plants for season-long support of crop pollinators and biocontrol agents. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021
Published on March 30, 2021
March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 16, 2016
Published on August 17, 2016
Heavy rains have relieved drought symptoms, but can cause late-season diseases. Late-season pests are flying. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Late season apples such as Braeburn, Fuji and Evercrisp remain to be picked. U-pick and farm market sales have been brisk partly due to poorer crops in neighboring Indiana. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014
Published on June 10, 2014
Strawberry harvest is underway at a few farms in southern Michigan and expected to begin later this week at others. Dry soils in most of the region need irrigation, especially strawberries. -
Chestnut Orchard Establishment Workshop
Published on February 27, 2017
Join us to learn about commercial chestnut production in Michigan this April 2017! -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017
Published on May 30, 2017
Warm conditions are moving fruit growth quickly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 17, 2018
Published on April 17, 2018
A wintry blast over the weekend did not cause any damage. Plant growth is just beginning, waiting for warm temperatures to return later in April. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019
Published on September 4, 2019
Gala and McIntosh varieties from east Michigan orchards were analyzed for maturity this week. Neither are not ready to begin harvest. -
Fire blight survey—your feedback is needed
Published on November 14, 2018
Take a short survey about fire blight on your farm to help researchers address and improve fire blight disease management.