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  NRCS wants to help fruit growers help honey bees by planting more flowers

  Published on February 28, 2014
  Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program.

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  Importance of recycling on tall spindle apple plantings

  Published on April 3, 2015
  A key to successful canopy development is to retain and encourage productive growth by recycling vigorous branches in a tall spindle apple planting.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 20, 2016

  Published on October 20, 2016
  The end of the 2016 apple harvest is in sight.

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  Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

  Published on June 13, 2023
  There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is underway, with tart cherry harvest expected to begin in the next week. Strawberry harvest is wrapping up in the southern part of our region.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region.

• ReTain and NAA recommendations for 2013

  Published on September 5, 2013
  Harvest management and stop drop are primary reasons growers use ReTain on apples, but there are many other benefits that ReTain can offer.

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  Scab-immune apple varieties are worth a try

  Published on January 31, 2022
  Managing apple scab with fungicides and resistant apple varieties.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019

  Published on October 17, 2019
  Apple harvest continues to move along, and all varieties are fair game for picking. The region reported isolated first frost events this week.

• Growing ideas for farming in northwest Michigan

  Published on November 8, 2013
  Young farmers from northwest Michigan visited farms on the Fruit Ridge last week.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 30, 2015

  Published on September 30, 2015
  With another week of good weather for harvesting apples, growers report they are making good progress on picking Jonagold, and some growers are starting Empire and Golden Delicious.

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  2024 Tree fruit season wrap up

  Published on November 5, 2024
  Looking back at 2024 and preparing for next season with fall IPM practices.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Turn up the heat and the insects come to visit.

• Recent weather helps with apple maturity

  Published on October 1, 2014
  A week of excellent weather increased coloration and maturity of Michigan apples. Growers should consider appropriate handling and storage conditions to preserve this wonderful apple quality.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug clinic for tree fruit growers, consultants and scouts

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Registration is now open for the June 22 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Clinic to learn all about managing this important new pest in Michigan peach and apple orchards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2024

  Published on July 9, 2024
  Tart cherry harvest is in full swing. Harvest of early summer peaches may start at the end of the week.

• It’s cider time in Michigan and the hunt is on for Michigan apples

  Published on September 17, 2012
  Although fresh Michigan tree fruit is in short supply this fall season, limited amounts are available at farm stands and farmer’s markets – and they’re well worth the effort to seek out.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 14, 2022

  Published on September 14, 2022
  Harvest is underway for Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh this week.