College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 16, 2017

  Published on May 16, 2017
  The extent of frost damage is starting to become clearer as young fruit continue to develop.

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  The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards

  Published on June 20, 2024
  Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Tree fruit crops are setting nicely.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 19, 2015

  Published on May 19, 2015
  The roller coaster ride of weather continues in west central Michigan.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Warmer weather brings increase in insect activity and more disease is showing up in tree fruits.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Summer pest and crop concerns for apples.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Hot and humid weather brings on the diseases and insects.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Warm weather brought fast development of trees and insects.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 21, 2015

  Published on April 21, 2015
  We are off to the races for the 2015 season.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 29, 2014

  Published on April 29, 2014
  A week of rain will challenge apple fungicide programs.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 23, 2016

  Published on August 23, 2016
  Early apple variety harvest is beginning with excellent fruit quality being reported.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

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

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Apple harvest will begin in about one month – are you prepared?

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 7, 2016

  Published on June 7, 2016
  Tree fruit crops appear to be setting up nicely.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 26, 2020

  Published on May 26, 2020
  Our region has gone from cool and dry to hot and humid in a few short days.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

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

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Turn up the heat and watch the fruit grow right before your eyes.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  Very cool weather has brought tree and insect development to a standstill.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Stone fruits are blooming with apples right behind them.