College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report- April 16, 2013

  Published on April 16, 2013
  With continued cold temperatures, all remains quiet across the region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  The pleasant temperatures have brought cherries out of the shuck – looks like we have a good set so far.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  Cool and dry conditions this week are not conducive for disease infections and will slow pest development.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 20, 2017

  Published on September 20, 2017
  All apple varieties are maturing with this week’s warm conditions, and apple harvest is now in full swing in northwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2014

  Published on October 8, 2014
  Wet conditions have slowed apple harvest in northwest Michigan, and growers are waiting for clear days to pick the ripening crop.

• 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.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Fruit are beginning to size, and northwest Michigan has an excellent crop of sweet and tart cherries. Apples are also setting well.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  The snow is finally melting and growers are clearing brush, planting trees and preparing for early season fruit management.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Growers are assessing damage from last week’s cold events, and with warm and wet conditions in the forecast, applications are being made to prevent diseases.

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  Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center annual open house

  Published on August 18, 2016
  Join us Aug. 25, 2016, for free wagon tours, sessions on wine grapes and tree fruit, and wine tasting and dinner in Traverse City, Michigan.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  We gained growing degree days in warmer conditions over the weekend, but averages are still well behind normal. Tart cherry bloom is underway and apple blossoms are opening.

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  Intensive Fire Blight Fruit School is June 17 at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center

  Published on June 4, 2019
  Register now for this terrific opportunity to hear cutting edge research about this key disease from speakers from across the country and Germany.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Hot weather and no rain have rapidly dried the soils. Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is beginning. Grapes will bloom soon.

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  The Cryptic Nuisance: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Understanding the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) and why it is actively growing each year in population.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019

  Published on July 2, 2019
  Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Harvest in berry crops will begin after the Fourth of July.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019

  Published on July 3, 2019
  Managing tree fruit diseases is the primary concern for regional growers with the continued high levels of rainfall and humidity.

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  Blossom blight management for upcoming warm conditions

  Published on May 21, 2019
  The combination of bloom and warm temperatures significantly raises the risk of fire blight infection in Michigan apple and pear orchards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

  Published on June 4, 2019
  Blueberry bloom is ending. Raspberry bloom is underway.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Strawberry harvest is expected to begin late this week or over the weekend for many farms, one of the latest harvest starts for many. Apple growers need to lookout for fire blight strikes.