College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• 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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Cool conditions continue, suspending growth and development.

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  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.