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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  June drop in apples is winding down. Fruit set looks good.

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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.

• 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.

• 2014 statewide trapping system crucial for spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug

  Published on January 14, 2014
  New statewide project addresses monitoring and reporting the first catch of two new invasive pests, spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, in Michigan fruit systems.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2014

  Published on September 24, 2014
  Gala and Honeycrisp harvests are winding down. Jonagold and Jonathan are approaching the optimum stage for fresh market harvest. Cool weather is helping apples develop attractive color and good crisp texture, but has slowed internal maturity development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024 

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Spring is in full swing.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

  Published on August 2, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.

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  Worried about February warmup to fruit crops?

  Published on February 21, 2017
  Warmer weather has perennials off to an early start. Does that increase the risk of cold damage or spring freezes?

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  Apple thinning guidelines for Grand Rapids region now available

  Published on May 11, 2021
  As we approach the critical thinning period for apples, use these 2021 recommendations to guide your thinning decisions.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 10, 2018

  Published on July 10, 2018
  Watch out for early feeding damage by brown marmorated stink bugs in developing Gala, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples. Nymphs can be found in abundance on non-crop hosts in some areas.

• Monitoring and management strategies for apple maggot in 2010

  Published on July 13, 2010
  

• Applying multiple Apogee applications in apples

  Published on June 10, 2014
  Although most apple growers have applied their first application of Apogee at king bloom petal fall, they should still know the importance of multiple Apogee sprays to reduce pruning efforts and minimize shoot blight.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 31, 2017

  Published on August 31, 2017
  Early apple varieties are being harvested. Apple quality is looking pretty good.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks.

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  A fruitful partnership

  Published on September 9, 2021
  MSU, Tree Fruit Commission, MDARD partner to support fruit industry

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 4, 2023

  Published on October 4, 2023
  Golden Delicious and early strains of Red Delicious are being harvested this week while some growers have also started picking Idared and Rome for long-term storage.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018

  Published on October 10, 2018
  Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp.

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  Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.