College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019
  Apple harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Strawberry harvest is in full swing across the region and even with most fruit growers receiving 0.5 inches of rain last week, soils remain dry. Primary apple scab season continues in the region.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019
  Jonagold and Golden Delicious harvests are winding down, and Red Delicious is being targeted next.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

  Published on August 4, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught.

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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.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report– Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in traps at most fruit farms across the region. Blueberry, peach, Japanese plum, fall red raspberry, blackberry and summer apple harvest continues.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 15, 2014

  Published on October 15, 2014
  Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is rounding third base and heading for home. Golden Delicious and Red Delicious harvest are mostly done. Growers are concentrating on Ida Red and Fuji, with Braeburn yet to go.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 16, 2015

  Published on June 16, 2015
  Strawberry harvest is underway across the region; growers are challenged by rain with as many fields are saturated. Primary apple scab season has come an end.

• 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

• East Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Soils are very dry, creating drought stress in tree and small fruits. Strawberry harvest has finished in southern parts of our region, and sweet and tart cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is getting underway.

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  Michigan Celebrates National Food Day across the state

  Published on October 8, 2014
  From large to small scale events, Michigan residents are gearing up to celebrate National Food Day on October 24.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Gingergold harvest is underway in northwest Michigan, and cooler temperatures over the weekend will help color later varieties.

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  Rodent management in commercial apple orchards requires an integrated approach

  Published on October 21, 2016
  Things to consider when dealing with mice and voles in the apple orchard.

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  Training hops: Part 1

  Published on May 30, 2016
  Properly timing bine training in the spring is crucial for obtaining maximum hop yields and varies by variety and location.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2016

  Published on July 22, 2016
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch and apple maggot numbers took a big jump this week. A few tenths of an inch of precipitation came to some fruit farms Thursday afternoon, while most others received none. Our drought continues across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Apricot, plum and peach harvest is starting.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down and apple pest activity has picked up.

• Michigan apple maturity reports – October 13, 2011

  Published on October 13, 2011
  Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 29, 2018

  Published on August 29, 2018
  Apple harvest has begun and consecutive days of stormy weather seem to have had little negative impact on the northwest apple crop.