• 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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  Considerations for growers interested in production of the Ambrosia apple in Michigan

  Published on July 31, 2018
  Michigan Tree Fruit Commission travel grant funds provide for the study of a potential variety for the Michigan apple industry at the 2018 IFTA Summer Tour.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Gala maturity is advancing rapidly. Recent rains are helping fruit to size.

• Review sessions and exams in Upper Peninsula for state certified pesticide applicators

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Attend a pre-exam study session this winter if seeking state pesticide applicator certification or recertification credits.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  Rain, rain, go away. Cool weather is slowing down tree development.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2022

  Published on September 28, 2022
  Report #4. Growers are waiting for the rainy conditions to move out to get back into the orchard to continue harvest. The rainy weather has slowed harvest and slow apples to color.

• State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

  Published on June 29, 2016
  MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning.

• Codling moth is back with a vengeance in 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  Recent trap data suggests that codling moth populations will be heavy, and management action will be required.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024 

  Published on April 30, 2024
  Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Leafroller populations are very high in many apple blocks. Crop load is variable in many tree fruits as bloom has ended.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  First trap catch of Spotted wing Drosophila and cherry fruit flies have been seen, and second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth trap catch is on the rise. Strawberry and sweet cherry harvest has wrapped up and tart cherry harvest continues.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Tart cherry harvest will finish this week across the region. The apple crop is coloring nicely.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015

  Published on May 5, 2015
  Warmer temperatures last week brought stone fruits into bloom, soon to be followed by apples, pears and blueberries. Soils remains very dry across most of east Michigan.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 11, 2023

  Published on October 12, 2023
  Growers are moving through apples as fast as they are able given the wet conditions over the past week. As most varieties are testing in the mature range, they are fair game for harvest.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2025

  Published on May 14, 2025
  Tart cherry, pears and apples are in bloom. Some peaches and sweet cherries are in petal fall.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 22, 2017

  Published on August 22, 2017
  Brown marmorated stink bugs and limited feeding damage continues in apples. Late summer apple varieties are being harvested, and early fall red raspberries are starting to be harvested this week, with blueberry and peach harvest ending soon.

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  East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020

  Published on September 30, 2020
  Jonathan and Jonagold harvest are well along. Empire and Golden Delicious harvest is starting. Most growers are keeping up on harvest with most reporting they could use more labor.

• Root pruning guide for apple trees to reduce excessive vigor

  Published on April 26, 2016
  There are many benefits to pruning roots on apple trees to control excessive tree vigor.