College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report — Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Despite the beautiful color on apples, don’t be overly eager to start fall apple harvest.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 20, 2016

  Published on October 20, 2016
  The end of the 2016 apple harvest is in sight.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Gala harvests are finishing up and Honeycrisp is being spot-picked in southwest Michigan apple harvesting.

• 2009 Red Haven harvest date prediction

  Published on June 16, 2009
  Harvest prediction dates for Red Haven peaches.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018

  Published on July 24, 2018
  A wet weekend eases drought worries. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018

  Published on October 3, 2018
  Gala harvest is underway and cool, wet weather has posed some harvest challenges. Apple quality remains good.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Drought conditions have worsened. It has been nearly a month since most farms received rain. Black raspberry harvest is staring, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues, and tart cherry harvest is nearly complete.

• 2013 Michigan peach harvest date prediction

  Published on June 18, 2013
  The harvest of Michigan peaches in 2013 is expected to be approximately in line with the long-term average.

• 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.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 12, 2012

  Published on June 12, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 13, 2017

  Published on September 13, 2017
  Harvest is well underway with excellent quality being reported.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Several days of record-breaking temperatures doesn’t stop apple harvest.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Strong winds and tornados caused localized problems across blueberry production areas. Peach harvest is proceeding rapidly and Bartlett pear harvest has started.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016

  Published on July 5, 2016
  The drought continues over east Michigan, with plant stress signs becoming more common. Strawberry harvest has finished. Sweet and tart cherry and summer red raspberry harvest continues. Early blueberry and peach varieties are being harvested.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022

  Published on October 19, 2022
  Rain and cool weather moved in across the region this week. Idared are being harvested at many orchards. EverCrisp and Aztec Fuji may be ready to harvest depending on storage requirements.

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  A comparison of winter vs. overwintered hoop house production

  Published on February 28, 2018
  With proper management, Michigan growers can supply fresh products year-round.

• White apple leafhopper

  Adults are creamy white with short antennae, translucent wings, and a long wedge-shaped body. Usually found on the underside of leaves, they jump and fly with great agility. Nymphs are yellowish, wingless and very mobile; they generally move in a back-and-forth motion.

• East Michigan fruit crop update – August 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Harvest has begun for Red Haven and other main season peach varieties. Blueberry harvest continues across the region.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  European red mite bronzing is apparent in some apple blocks. Harvest continues for summer apple varieties, early peaches, blueberries and Japanese plums.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 30, 2013

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Cool weather helps small fruit harvest and spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.