College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

  Published on September 20, 2023
  Growers are picking Gala this week. Honeycrisp is right around the corner.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 25, 2013

  Published on September 25, 2013
  Warm days and cool nights are helping apples mature, while dry weather is allowing farm crews to make good progress harvesting the large area crop.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024 

  Published on June 18, 2024
  Hot weather means thirsty plants.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Crumbly raspberry disorder, necrotic leaf blotch and bitter pit in apples are starting to be seen at southeast Michigan fruit farms, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catches rise sharply.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020

  Published on September 23, 2020
  Growers are ramping up harvest as Gala and McIntosh varieties are ripening; growers are also spot picking Honeycrisp.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020

  Published on October 7, 2020
  Honeycrisp harvest is wrapping up and growers are moving onto later varieties. There have been a lot of big trucks with apple boxes headed south in recent days.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019

  Published on September 25, 2019
  Honeycrisp harvest is underway, and most growers are spot picking this variety.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Sweet cherry harvest is in full swing and growers are applying ethephon in tart cherries. Tart cherry harvest will likely begin over the weekend and into next week. Overall fruit quality is good.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 21, 2011

  Published on June 21, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024

  Published on July 2, 2024
  Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2014

  Published on September 24, 2014
  Gala and Honeycrisp harvests are winding down. Jonagold and Jonathan are approaching the optimum stage for fresh market harvest. Cool weather is helping apples develop attractive color and good crisp texture, but has slowed internal maturity development.

• 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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – September 6, 2022

  Published on September 6, 2022
  Easing into harvest this week for Gala and Honeycrisp in many locations.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014

  Published on July 22, 2014
  Raspberry and blueberry harvest continues across the southeast region.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Weekend precipitation came to a few farms, but drought conditions continue at most. Last week saw first trap catch of brown marmorated stink bug. Red Haven peach harvest started over the weekend for southern growers.

• 2011 Michigan peach harvest date prediction

  Published on June 21, 2011
  The harvest of Michigan peaches is expected to be behind last year, but in line with the long term average.

• Canning apple pie filling

  Published on December 14, 2016
  A tasty way to safely preserve apples.

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  Additional Department Updates – July 2022

  Published on July 21, 2022
  Save the dates for the Alumni Tailgate, the Alumni Reception at SAF, and details about the new Hybrid Online MS!

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  Are we interpreting corn hybrid maturity ratings correctly?

  Published on January 27, 2026
  Are we interpreting corn hybrid maturity ratings correctly?