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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.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2016

  Published on July 22, 2016
  Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch and apple maggot numbers took a big jump this week. A few tenths of an inch of precipitation came to some fruit farms Thursday afternoon, while most others received none. Our drought continues across the region.

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  Irrigation to help get the crop started

  Published on June 2, 2022
  Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 5, 2017

  Published on July 5, 2017
  Tart cherry harvest has begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Recent heat has growers scrambling to keep up with early maturity in several varieties. The region is running several days ahead of predicted harvest dates.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Dry weather is speeding apple harvest in Southwest Michigan. Quality is generally very good for those blocks that escaped frost damage during bloom.

• 2011 Hands-on tree fruit IPM update series

  Published on May 6, 2011
  Discuss pest problems and management strategies at tree fruit workshops offered throughout northwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  With wet conditions, post-bloom insects and diseases should concern growers.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Frosty conditions for the last four mornings have concerned some fruit growers. Cold temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed growth of fruit crops as well as insect development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  Plum curculio egglaying should be starting. Blueberries are full bloom across the region and winter injury becomes easier to see as affected plants show poor growth.

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  MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020

  Published on April 28, 2020
  Freezes last week caused little additional damage to fruit crops. This week will be cooler with rain for the next few days.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Fruit are developing quickly and growers are actively managing for pests and diseases this week.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season.

• Southeast regional report on Michigan fruit – July 2, 2012

  Published on July 2, 2012
  First captures of apple maggots have been made in southeast Michigan. Growers with an apple crop will want to begin control measures in the next week to 10 days.

• Fire blight risks high in apples in East Michigan

  Published on May 12, 2011
  Warm temperatures and thunderstorms this week bring on the threat of fire blight.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2016

  Published on October 12, 2016
  Apple harvest is wrapping up for many growers. This has been a relatively trouble-free harvest season.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 12, 2016

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Tree fruit development is slightly delayed, but growers should ready.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 18, 2019

  Published on September 18, 2019
  First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 25, 2023

  Published on September 28, 2023
  Gala and Honeycrisp harvest are wrapping up this week. More varieties are on the way.