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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. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple harvest is winding down, but later varieties, many for the processing market, are being picked at this time. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
Apple harvest for 2020 is wrapping up on most farms. Quality continues to hold and growers are ready to be finished for the year. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 3, 2025
Published on June 3, 2025
After some very cold nights, warm weather is a welcome change this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014
Published on July 29, 2014
Tart cherry harvest is underway and growers are harvesting through the night -
New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents
Published on September 23, 2024
This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan. -
Predicted 2010 apple harvest dates
Published on June 29, 2010
Apple maturity for 2010 is expected to be seven days early in the south and 21 days early in the north. -
Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning
Published on February 17, 2011
Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers. -
Winter cold hardiness in Michigan fruit crops
Published on January 16, 2013
Michigan fruit plants are well adapted to withstand a Michigan winter. -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
After a hard frost last week, plenty of healthy flower buds are still present and warm weather is in the forecast. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 8, 2014
Published on April 8, 2014
A slow start to spring after one of our coldest winters most fruit growers can remember. -
Why does apple fruit drop prematurely?
Published on September 11, 2013
There’s more going on than simply gravity when apples fall prematurely. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 8, 2025
Published on October 10, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2015 by IR-4
Published on September 12, 2014
Participants at the 2014 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2015 IR-4 food-use research program. -
New growing degree-day maps on Enviro-weather
Published on May 24, 2016
Interpreting the newly revised growing degree-day maps on MSU Enviro-weather. -
Michigan Apple Cost of Production 2025 report is now available
Published on August 26, 2025
New MSU Extension bulletin shows cost breakdowns and provides estimated revenues and profits. -
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. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 11, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
Cool conditions continue, suspending growth and development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 14, 2015
Published on April 14, 2015
Last week’s warm rain has greened up turf and plants are moving quickly.