College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  With cooler than normal temperatures over the last week, growth and development of our fruit crops have been at a standstill.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018

  Published on October 17, 2018
  Harvest of Fuji, Rome and Braeburn is the focus in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  The average number of spotted wing Drosophila captured in the northwest region has been slowly increasing since the first detection at the end of June.

• San Jose scale alert in apples and peaches

  Published on September 12, 2012
  Third generation San Jose scale is making a strong surge in this hot season.

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  Tree fruit irrigation and fertigation workshop recap

  Published on March 31, 2014
  The MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center hosted irrigation and fertigation specialist Denise Nielsen to discuss water and nutrient management in orchards.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 20, 2017

  Published on September 20, 2017
  Peak harvest is happening right now on the Ridge.

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  What can fruit growers do if a freeze is coming?

  Published on May 5, 2020
  You cannot fight Mother Nature, but when frost or freeze conditions occur in fruit orchards, vineyards and fields, growers can work to minimize the potential damage.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report - September 28, 2016

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Golden Delicious harvest has started, with Empire now mature. Jonagold and Jonathan harvest is wrapping up for many growers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018

  Published on October 10, 2018
  Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp.

• Integrated pest management can save money

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest.

• Use the proper insecticides for late season codling moth management in apples

  Published on September 5, 2006
  

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

  Published on August 31, 2022
  Apples being harvested this week include Jonathan for processing and McIntosh, and finishing up early season Honeycrisp strains.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

  Published on June 7, 2022
  The region received significant much needed rain, and all tree fruit have sized considerably in the last week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

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

• Why does apple fruit drop prematurely?

  Published on October 5, 2011
  Knowing some of the factors that can cause premature apple drop can help prevent this serious threat to some Michigan varieties.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 3, 2025

  Published on September 3, 2025
  Many Macintosh, Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are at or near maturity and beginning harvest.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

  Published on October 9, 2024
  Apple harvest is wrapping up in the Grand Rapids area.

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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.