College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  The hot weather in late May led to a large June drop in tree fruit. Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom has begun.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Apple harvest on the Ridge is in full swing.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2024

  Published on September 11, 2024
  Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues.

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  Harvest recommendations for soybean fields with variable maturity

  Published on September 12, 2023
  Learn the risks and benefits of the options for harvesting soybean fields with variable maturity and how to select the best option for your farm.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

  Published on June 25, 2024
  Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Strawberry harvest begins in southern counties, others to follow later this week. Primary apple scab season continues.

• Grand Rapids, Michigan, tree fruit regional report – September 4, 2012

  Published on September 4, 2012
  Apple growers report smaller fruits than expected with such a light crop. Codling moth second generation is over and apple maggots are flying in low numbers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report– August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila is now being caught in traps at most fruit farms. Blueberry, blackberry, peach, Japanese plum and summer apple harvest continues, as does a limited harvest of fall red raspberries.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Tart cherry harvest is winding down in the southern part of the region, and growers are working hard to put this harvest in the books.

• Southeast Michigan fruit update for July 6, 2011

  Published on July 6, 2011
  San Jose scale crawlers have been found on apple twigs and fruit, and a very high number of cherry fruit flies are being trapped.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning.

• Harvest time approaching for hop growers

  Published on August 23, 2013
  Determining the correct harvest date is a mix of art and science and has a big impact on the quality of the final product.

• Grape leafhopper

  All leafhopper species feed on the undersides of leaves, puncturing cells and sucking out the contents. In general, juice grape (labrusca) varieties are much more tolerant of leafhoppers than hybrid or vinifera varieties.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Tree fruit crops appear to be setting up nicely.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 29, 2017

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Peach harvest is winding down. Apple harvest picking up with Gala harvest.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2013

  Published on September 18, 2013
  Recent, cool weather has improved red coloring of Gala, Honeycrisp and Jonagold. Tests this week show Golden Delicious and Red Delicious are generally not ready for picking in southwest Michigan.