College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops

  Published on April 22, 2021
  Below normal precipitation during the fall and winter has resulted in a decline in groundwater levels. Producers need to prepare for potential challenges, especially if they irrigate crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Raspberry harvest is underway. Blueberry and tart cherry harvests will begin soon.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down.

• Winter injury in sweet cherries in northwest Michigan, 2006

  Published on May 2, 2006
  

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 15, 2018

  Published on May 15, 2018
  Fruit trees have developed quickly in the last week and the coming week’s weather is looking promising for good pollinator activity during bloom.

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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?

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017

  Published on June 6, 2017
  Soils are drying rapidly as plants use soil water for growth. Growers should be irrigating.

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  What is the difference between a frost and a freeze?

  Published on April 21, 2015
  The dew point and wind conditions impact how likely a freeze will be damaging. Cold, cloudy windy conditions can limit damage.

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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.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Sweet cherries are blooming across the region, and honey bee hives have been strong and active for pollination so far.

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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.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is underway, with tart cherry harvest expected to begin in the next week. Strawberry harvest is wrapping up in the southern part of our region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

  Published on August 22, 2023
  A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  Fruit grew rapidly under last week’s summer-like conditions. Fruit load varies a lot for most fruit across the region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 23, 2020
  Cherry harvest is in full swing northwest Michigan. Growers are harvesting both sweet and tart cherries at this time.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024

  Published on July 2, 2024
  Another rainy week on the Ridge.

• Post-harvest sprays for cherry leaf spot

  Published on August 2, 2011
  Most growers, especially those with cherry leaf spot symptoms already present in orchards, should be using a post-harvest spray to prevent early defoliation.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common.