College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 9, 2025

  Published on September 10, 2025
  Honeycrisp are being harvested.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Tree fruit development is slightly delayed, but growers should ready.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Degree day totals are caught up to normal averages.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Don’t let your guard down during the dog days of summer.

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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. 

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 10, 2018

  Published on April 10, 2018
  A chilly March has held plant development back. Plants are ready to grow when warm temperatures return later in April.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Tart cherry harvest is over in west central Michigan, and peaches are sizing.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 24, 2018

  Published on April 24, 2018
  Fruit crops are still waiting for warm weather to move toward bloom. Fruit crop potential is generally very good.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Plants should move quickly with warm summer-like weather this week.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway.

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  Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024 

  Published on April 30, 2024
  Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024

  Published on March 26, 2024
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  Peach harvest has passed the peak. Apple season is cranking up as more varieties are being harvested.