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  • MSU to open new AgBioResearch Center in Hart

    Published on July 28, 2021
    In partnership with West Central Michigan Horticultural Research Inc., MSU will lead research on tree fruit and vegetable agriculture in west Michigan

  • Southwest Michigan fruit update

    Published on March 30, 2011
    Fruit plantings are poised to renew growth when warm weather returns.

  • Watering fruit trees with micro-irrigation systems

    Published on June 12, 2014
    Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems. Growers need to review the MSU Enviro-Weather website to collect valuable data for your area to determine irrigation scheduling.

  • West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024

    Published on May 29, 2024
    Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region.

  • Southeast Michigan apple maturity report - September 7, 2016

    Published on September 7, 2016
    This is an early season for apple harvest; Gala, McIntosh and surprisingly Honeycrisp are ready for their first picking. A few Early Fuji blocks are ready as well.

  • Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018

    Published on September 5, 2018
    Apple ripening is proceeding rapidly in part due to recent heat.

  • Frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather

    Published on April 3, 2012
    Get notified of potentially freezing conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 15, 2021

    Published on September 15, 2021
    This apple maturity report is the fourth this season. Harvest has begun in earnest across northwest Michigan.

  • West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

    Published on October 9, 2019
    Final picks of Honeycrisp will be completed by the end of the week at most farms. Rome and Golden Delicious harvest is underway.

  • A primer for Streptomycin, Kasumin and Oxytetracycline use for fire blight management

    Published on May 21, 2019
    Streptomycin, Kasumin and oxytetracycline are registered for blossom blight control on pome fruit in the U.S. Informational summaries about these antibiotics and their use patterns are explained.

  • Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury

    Published on May 29, 2015
    Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency.

  • Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

    Published on April 24, 2017
    Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”

  • Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

    Published on March 30, 2021
    March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

  • Section 18 Specific Exemption granted for Kasumin for fire blight control for 2013

    Published on April 22, 2013
    EPA has granted a Section 18 Specific Exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L for the control of the blossom blight phase of fire blight on apples in 2013. See specific counties.

  • Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

    Published on April 14, 2020
    Cold weather continues this week and these cold conditions have slowed plant, pest and disease development.

  • Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

    Published on July 7, 2021
    Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

  • Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023

    Published on September 13, 2023
    Honeycrisp starch removal ratings are showing fruit is more mature than anticipated for this time of the year. Overall, apples are maturing about seven days ahead of most years.

  • East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

    Published on May 30, 2017
    Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week.

  • Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019

    Published on September 11, 2019
    First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.

  • Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 3, 2022

    Published on May 3, 2022
    Cool, dry conditions last week, but expect rain and warming temperatures by the weekend and next week.

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