College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Predicted 2017 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 25, 2017
  The 2017 predicted harvest dates are roughly a few days ahead of normal except in the north, which might be normal.

• Keep food safety in mind when buying equipment

  Published on March 1, 2012
  With auction and trade show season in full swing, an eye often turns to acquisition of new or refurbished produce washing, packing and grading equipment. When evaluating equipment, keep food safety in mind to avoid difficulties.

• 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.

• What to do with current apple powdery mildew infection

  Published on June 8, 2010
  

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila 2014 summary report

  Published on September 11, 2014
  A look at what season-long patterns in 2014 compared with 2013 tell us about spotted wing Drosophila in Michigan fruit crops.

• Michigan apple maturity reports – October 13, 2011

  Published on October 13, 2011
  Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status.

• An apple a day!

  Published on August 14, 2013
  Can an apple a day keep the doctor away?

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  It’s starting to feel like fall in northwest Michigan, but the cool, wet weather will help apples size and color up before harvest.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Managing tree fruit diseases is key following stormy weather and hail last week.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2014

  Published on September 17, 2014
  Gingergold harvest continues, and many growers are waiting on McIntosh harvest to begin. Apples are coloring nicely with the cool temperatures.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 21, 2016

  Published on September 22, 2016
  Honeycrisp, Gala and McIntosh have developed quickly in the last week; growers should be ready to pick Honeycrisp and Gala as soon as they can.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers rose drastically in the last week. In apples, codling moth management is underway and a few apple maggots have emerged.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout 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.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2013

  Published on October 2, 2013
  Apple harvest is clipping along with the recent good weather, but rain is expected for many days across the northwest region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Sweet cherries are in bloom and growers are actively protecting from apple scab and brown rot infection.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014

  Published on July 15, 2014
  Cherry harvest nears in northwest Michigan as growers apply loosener and concentrate on keeping the cherries clean for harvest.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  The heat has moved out in time for the start of tart cherry harvest, which is well underway across the northwest region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014

  Published on April 1, 2014
  The northwest region has had one warm day so far this season, and we still have lots of snow in the orchards and vineyards.

• Oxytetracycline for fire blight control: Use restrictions on the Mycoshield label

  Published on April 6, 2012
  Oxytetracycline is an antibiotic used for controlling blossom blight. Growers should note that there are use restrictions on the label of one of the oxytetraycline formulations available in Michigan.