College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Considerations for growers interested in production of the Ambrosia apple in Michigan

  Published on July 31, 2018
  Michigan Tree Fruit Commission travel grant funds provide for the study of a potential variety for the Michigan apple industry at the 2018 IFTA Summer Tour.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Heat accelerates small fruit harvest and spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 26, 2011

  Published on July 26, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 11, 2017

  Published on October 11, 2017
  Late-season variety harvest is just beginning.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 27, 2013

  Published on August 27, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

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  Presentations available from 2024 Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic

  Published on November 8, 2024
  The presentations associated with this event are available to review.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019
  First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 5, 2014

  Published on August 5, 2014
  First trap catches of spotted wing Drosophila have been reported in raspberry and blueberry plantings at many farms across the region.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season.

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  Mokhles Elsysy

  Assistant Professor
  elsysym1@msu.edu
  

• East Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Most apple growers have made two thinning applications in the last week with mixed results. Some are looking to make one more application over the next few days. Strawberry harvest will begin late this week or over the weekend.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

  Published on October 9, 2019
  First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.

• Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018

  Published on August 15, 2018
  Mild, sunny conditions help move peach and plum ripening.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 17, 2012

  Published on July 18, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Blueberry and sweet cherry harvest is underway. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem.

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  Ronald Perry

  Professor Emeritus
  perryr@msu.edu
  

• East Michigan fruit update – July 31, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  Drought conditions persist across the region. We have seen a spike in spotted wing Drosophila infested fruit in the last few days in raspberries and blueberries.

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  Teaching kids about health at an apple orchard

  Published on September 24, 2014
  Orchards are a great place for youth to learn about being healthy and where food comes from. This article explores apples and how an orchard can be a great classroom for learning.

• 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.