College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018

  Published on August 28, 2018
  Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Severe storms on Sunday damaged fruit crops across northwest Lower Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down in Northwest Michigan and many growers will have a breather before apples and wine grapes.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Sap is flowing, but trees and vines remain dormant in this cool weather.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Honeycrisp and McIntosh developed fairly quickly in recent extended, summer-like weather.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013

  Published on May 14, 2013
  The Mother’s Day cold temperatures had marginal impact on northwest Michigan fruit.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 18, 2015

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Peach harvest is beginning, berry crop harvest is underway and growers are protecting fruit from spotted wing Drosophila as populations continue to rise in the northwest.

• MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit.

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  Manage oriental fruit moths using mating disruption

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A guide for using mating disruption to effectively manage oriental fruit moths in Michigan tree fruit.

• How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency.

• Management of apple scab in orchards with existing scab lesions

  Published on May 14, 2009
  

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 30, 2015

  Published on September 30, 2015
  With another week of good weather for harvesting apples, growers report they are making good progress on picking Jonagold, and some growers are starting Empire and Golden Delicious.