College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019

  Published on September 11, 2019
  Early apple varieties need to be harvested quickly to avoid over-maturity and soft fruit with the incoming heat. The harvest window of prominent varieties seems to be trending towards overlap this year.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 8, 2014

  Published on July 8, 2014
  Tart cherry and blueberry harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019

  Published on August 13, 2019
  Tart cherry harvest is over and peach harvest is getting underway.

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  A whole new world: Opening international markets through pest management research

  Published on January 10, 2018
  An MSU research team is developing new techniques to eliminate the blueberry maggot, allowing Michigan growers to export their blueberries to new international markets.

• Sustainable Agriculture/Agrotourism Internship

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018

  Published on October 10, 2018
  October is Apple Month and there are so many great varieties available.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 22, 2017

  Published on August 22, 2017
  Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples.

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  How should fruit growers respond to hail and severe storms?

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Quick action by growers can reduce losses in fruit plantings damaged by storms.

• East Michigan fruit crop update

  Published on May 10, 2011
  Spring has finally arrived in East Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – August 16, 2016

  Published on August 16, 2016
  Much needed rain has finally come to almost all of east Michigan, bringing relief from the season-long drought for most fruit growers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Berry harvest continues. Peach and plum harvests have begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return.

• East Michigan fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  Our late spring is welcomed by fruit growers across the region.

• Be mindful of crop insurance requirements when harvesting or grazing cover crops

  Published on February 23, 2014
  With a little care, producers in need of extra forage can utilize the forage potential of cover crops without jeopardizing their crop insurance benefits.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Several days with rain in the last week have sized fruit well and posed challenges for maintaining good spray coverage.

• Hops educational session slated for Great Lakes Expo

  Published on October 7, 2013
  Michigan State University Extension has organized what will be an informative and practical hops educational session on December 11.

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  Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants

  Published on April 18, 2025
  Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season.

• Apple maggot alert for west central area growers

  Published on July 12, 2011
  Rain from Monday, July 11 induced apple maggot emergence in Mason County. This is some 12 days earlier than last year.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Strawberry harvest continues and birds are feeding on cherries.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Managing tree fruit diseases is key following stormy weather and hail last week.