College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2018

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Most fruit growers in the region have received much needed rain in the last week. Drought conditions still exist, but soil moisture needs are not as critical for many.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016

  Published on June 21, 2016
  Ripening cherries should be protected from spotted wing Drosophila if this pest has been detected in your area.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

  Published on August 3, 2021
  Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Apple harvest has begun and quality is looking good. Codling moth and apple maggot catches are up in some areas. Grapes are ripening and some grapes have moderate to high disease pressure.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 14, 2016

  Published on June 14, 2016
  Scouting well is needed for apple scab and fire blight.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Most apples are sizing nicely, but starch index readings suggest maturity is still a way off.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 28, 2011

  Published on June 28, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Sweet cherry harvest will be underway within the week. Tart cherries are coloring and sizing rapidly.

• Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase: monitor and protect ripening, susceptible fruit

  Published on September 2, 2011
  The recent detections of this pest are of greatest concern for growers with raspberries, blackberries or blueberrues yet to harvest.

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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.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  This is the first apple maturity report for the 2021 harvest season.

• Plant Identification Field Technicians

  Hiring Organization: Department of Forestry
  Employment type: Seasonal
  Application Due Date: May 15, 2023
  

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Cooler weather has slowed insect and crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 22, 2021

  Published on September 22, 2021
  This is the fourth weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Summer weather is finally here.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 18, 2019

  Published on September 18, 2019
  Apple harvest is beginning in earnest and Honeycrisp are showing up in markets.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  Ginger Gold, SweeTango and Premier Honeycrisp can be found at local markets; apple quality is excellent.

• Apple maturity in 2014 is slower than expected

  Published on September 24, 2014
  An unusual weather year is leading to slower than expected apple maturity. Growers need to plan carefully to get the best conditioned fruit into controlled atmosphere storage.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry.

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  New School Year, New Food Source

  Published on September 1, 2013
  Michigan public school students will enjoy Michigan-grown fruit (pears, peaches and apples) starting this school year, thanks to a partnership with Cherry Capital Foods and Chartwells School Dining Services.