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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025

  Published on April 16, 2025
  With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2023

  Published on September 28, 2023
  Honeycrisp harvest is ongoing across the region and fruit is testing mature. Growers will move to Gala upon Honeycrisp harvest completion.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  With the recent heat and moisture, tree growth has accelerated and fruit is sizing quickly. Thinning is a priority for growers this week.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing to put on size.

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  ReTain application at king bloom petal fall shows promise in increasing fruit set of SweeTango apples

  Published on July 26, 2019
  Plant growth regulator could be used at key timing to increase yield in shy-bearing SweeTango orchards, and has implications for other shy-bearing varieties in Michigan’s industry.

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  Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

  Published on February 22, 2017
  Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished. 

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014

  Published on April 1, 2014
  After a cold winter, fruit crops in Southwest Michigan are off to a slow start.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2023

  Published on September 7, 2023
  Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping up in the west central region. McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019

  Published on October 17, 2019
  Growers are hustling to finish Golden Delicious and are looking to get into Red Delicious by the end of the week. Idared and Fuji harvest will begin in the second half of next week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Blueberry and peach harvest are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up as the fly is coming off wild fruit.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches increased heavily in east Michigan

  Published on September 28, 2016
  First-of-the-season trap catches of brown marmorated stink bugs have been seen the last few days in half of the 10 trapping sites in east Michigan orchards, with some fruit feeding damage as well.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Peach harvest is winding down and apple harvest is just beginning.

• West Michigan tree fruit update - Aug. 7, 2018

  Published on August 7, 2018
  The dog days of summer are for insects and diseases, too.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Apple harvest is later than normal this season.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2016

  Published on September 7, 2016
  Gala, McIntosh and some Honeycrisp are being picked in southwest Michigan. Growers are urged to check fruit because the ripening of some apple varieties is moving rapidly.

• Predicted 2013 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 23, 2013
  The roller coaster-like spring weather still results in 2013 apple harvest dates near normal averages.