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Fall fun for children
Published on September 26, 2014
Ten activities for you and your child to enjoy this autumn. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Apples are sizing up nicely, and the predicted weather conditions look favorable for improving color. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014
Published on July 22, 2014
Apricot, blueberry and raspberry harvest are in full swing across the region, while peach and plum harvest are beginning. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to climb. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2014
Published on September 10, 2014
Spot-picking of Gala is underway and Honeycrisp apples are beginning for some farms in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 6, 2021
Published on October 6, 2021
This is the sixth weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018
Published on July 24, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bug feeding injury on apples has been found at a few farms in the last few days, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken another big jump in raspberries and blueberries. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 12, 2011
Published on July 12, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020
Published on September 30, 2020
A rainy week will slow harvest. Growers are finishing up with Gala and many are harvesting Honeycrisp. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Blueberry harvest is gathering steam in southwest Michigan. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - Aug. 6, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
A hot dry week moves fruit and pests quickly. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway and tart cherry harvest will begin later this week. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have increased exponentially over the last week. -
Apples: Michigan’s fall bounty
Published on September 17, 2013
With bushels of apples filling our Michigan markets, learn how to select, store and prepare delicious apple treats! -
Southeast regional report on Michigan fruit – July 31, 2012
Published on July 31, 2012
Rain over the past week brought temporary relief from drought conditions. Overall, soils remain very dry and fruit size has been affected on several crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
A cool dry week allows harvests to move quickly. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
A review of apple scab-resistant varieties for commercial growers
Published on February 20, 2014
Many tasty and attractive apple varieties are available that have good resistance to apple scab disease, but may be prone to other disorders. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 29, 2021
Published on September 29, 2021
This is the fifth weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Reducing diseases in fruit after severe storms
Published on June 22, 2011
Quick action by growers can save significant losses in tree fruit that were damaged in the storms last night (June 21).
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