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Rose chafer management for vineyards
Published on June 13, 2017
These damaging beetles are being reported around the state. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 18, 2017
Published on August 21, 2017
Current forecasts indicate we are three to eight days ahead of normal harvest dates, depending on cultivar. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
The season-long drought that began for most growers in mid-May appears to be over, especially after another week with good precipitation. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015
Published on May 26, 2015
Warm conditions will move fruit and insects rapidly this week. Blueberries and strawberries are still blooming. -
Grand Rapids apple maturity report - September 4, 2014
Published on September 5, 2014
Gala and Macs are close with Honeycrisp coming soon. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 11, 2017
Published on October 11, 2017
Most main-season varieties have been picked. A few very late-season varieties such as Wealthy, Goldrush and Pink Lady will finish up the harvest in southwest Michigan. -
Free texting service helps growers teach workers about produce safety
Published on September 16, 2021
To help growers and supervisors overcome produce safety challenges, MSU Extension has created a free farm worker-focused, on-farm produce safety texting service. -
West central apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
Gala and Honeycrisp are being harvested this week in the West central region. Jonagold and Empire are moving closer to maturity. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Winter is still lingering with a mix of rain and snowfall over the past week. Most buds remain swollen or are beginning to show side green, but a warmup this weekend will likely push growth. -
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available in print or downloadable PDF
Published on April 9, 2024
Don’t forget to order the updated E0154 Michigan Fruit Management Guide for the 2024 season. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – September 2, 2014
Published on September 2, 2014
Insects are behind crop development stage this summer. -
Using pneumatic defoliation to improve fruit color and quality in apple: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association Annual Conference
Published on March 17, 2022
A summary of research from the Laimburg Research Centre and Cornell University for improving quality for fresh market apple varieties. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014
Published on May 27, 2014
Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 15, 2021
Published on September 15, 2021
This is the sixth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2015
Published on September 9, 2015
Gala, Honeycrisp and early Fuji are being harvested. Gala and Honeycrisp maturity have jumped ahead of McIntosh in the past week. -
ReTain and NAA recommendations for 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Harvest management and stop drop are primary reasons growers use ReTain on apples, but there are many other benefits that ReTain can offer. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Gala harvest is winding down and Honeycrisp orchards need to be cleaned up as quickly as possible. Golden Delicious, Empire and Jonagold harvest is underway. -
Using ReTain to set fruit
Published on May 7, 2019
ReTain can help set apples, sweet cherries and pears when applied in or near the bloom stage. It maintains longer flower receptiveness during bloom for apples and sweet cherries, and reduces ethylene production after bloom during fruit set on pears. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016
Published on May 31, 2016
Fruit are developing quickly and growers are actively managing for pests and diseases this week.