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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2016
Published on September 28, 2016
Apple harvest is moving along quickly despite wet conditions. Quality continues to improve, and apples from this region have excellent color. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 30, 2013
Published on July 30, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila were caught in traps in raspberries at a few more east Michigan fruit farms in the past few days. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Dry conditions continue. This week will be cooler. Blueberry harvest continues as peach and plum harvest begins. -
Aug 14
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
Sunny days and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping to increase sugar content and red blush of area apples. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit - July 19, 2011
Published on July 19, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 9, 2013
Published on October 9, 2013
With the predicted dry and seasonable weather in the forecast, apple harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 15, 2025
Published on October 15, 2025
Harvest of late-season apple varieties is beginning at some locations this week. Apple harvest is wrapping up for some commercial growers across the region. -
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. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 30, 2015
Published on September 30, 2015
Weather continues to be outstanding for Michigan apple harvest. -
Recent weather helps with apple maturity
Published on October 1, 2014
A week of excellent weather increased coloration and maturity of Michigan apples. Growers should consider appropriate handling and storage conditions to preserve this wonderful apple quality. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
A cool wet week. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 22, 2021
Published on September 22, 2021
This apple maturity report is the fifth this season. Honeycrisp and Gala harvest are currently underway in the region. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2025
Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2014
Published on October 8, 2014
Wet conditions have slowed apple harvest in northwest Michigan, and growers are waiting for clear days to pick the ripening crop. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2016
Published on June 24, 2016
Strawberry harvest continues, with sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest just around the corner. Dry soils are prevalent, especially for growers north of the I-94 corridor. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 13, 2021
Published on October 13, 2021
This is the seventh and final weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit Report – Aug. 13, 2013
Published on August 13, 2013
Peach and blueberry harvest still underway. SWD numbers continue to rise. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Cherry harvest is nearly complete and apples are sizing nicely. -
Nov 14
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