College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Tree fruit crops are setting nicely.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  The roller coaster ride of weather continues in west central Michigan.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Warmer weather brings increase in insect activity and more disease is showing up in tree fruits.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Hot and humid weather brings on the diseases and insects.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Early apple variety harvest is beginning with excellent fruit quality being reported.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Apple harvest will begin in about one month – are you prepared?

• 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. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Turn up the heat and watch the fruit grow right before your eyes.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  Very cool weather has brought tree and insect development to a standstill.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Stone fruits are blooming with apples right behind them.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2017

  Published on June 6, 2017
  West Michigan growers are still waiting on June drop in apples.

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  International Tree Fruit Association annual conference and tours overview: Seeking the fruit production sweet spot

  Published on February 24, 2022
  Advanced technologies and commercial production strategies for tree fruit production systems.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  Rain, rain, go away. Cool weather is slowing down tree development.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2019

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Apple trees are moving nowhere fast.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 3, 2013

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Apple harvest is ramping up as the harvest of summer fruits is winding down.

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  Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season

  Published on August 30, 2019
  Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Harvest of summer fruit including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots and sweet cherries is underway or about to start.