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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report- April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
With continued cold temperatures, all remains quiet across the region. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth stages over the past week. Recent freezing temperatures damaged some sweet cherry flower buds. -
Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production
Published on March 1, 2012
Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult. -
Mounding soil to avoid infestations of dogwood borer in apple
Published on June 13, 2006
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017
Published on September 27, 2017
Dry weather is speeding apple harvest in Southwest Michigan. Quality is generally very good for those blocks that escaped frost damage during bloom. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Rainfall and mostly cooler temperatures over the last week have continued to slow the growth of fruit crops over the region. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
Warmer temperatures over the last few days have finally started to push some early growth in fruit crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017
Published on August 8, 2017
Cherry harvest is winding down and apple size and quality are looking good. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2014
Published on September 24, 2014
Apples are maturing slowly, but warm and sunny weather should move fruit along this week. We expect apples to be ready for harvest close to the predicted harvest dates for northwest Michigan. -
Intensive Fire Blight Fruit School is June 17 at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center
Published on June 4, 2019
Register now for this terrific opportunity to hear cutting edge research about this key disease from speakers from across the country and Germany. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019
Published on June 25, 2019
Strawberry harvest continues. Grape bloom is ending. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2014
Published on October 8, 2014
Harvest of Golden Delicious in southwest Michigan is well underway with Red Delicious ramping up. Rain has hampered harvesting somewhat. Fruit size is generally very good where fruit were thinned properly. -
East Michigan fruit crop report – July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are very high for this time of season, and apple maggots are starting to be caught in traps. Hail damage is more common than reported a few weeks ago. -
Michigan apple maturity reports – October 12, 2011
Published on October 12, 2011
Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status. -
Field symptoms of rootstock blight in apples
Published on June 28, 2011
Fire blight in apples can cause rootstock blight in apple trees, a serious infection that’ll leave trees dead the following season. -
New training available for agricultural board members
Published on September 7, 2018
Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 2, 2023
Published on May 2, 2023
Cool temperatures slowed bud development over the past week as we inch closer to bloom. Sweet cherries and early peaches are in full bloom in some orchards in West Central. -
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. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Gala are maturing quickly in this hot summer, with McIntosh being a few days behind. Fruit size has taken on a good swell from recent rains. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Everything seems to be blooming at once! Avoid using insecticides during bloom.