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Update on status of Section 18 request for Kasumin
Published on April 8, 2010
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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 8, 2021
Published on June 8, 2021
More hot, dry weather imposing a significant challenge across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 10, 2014
Published on June 10, 2014
Strawberry harvest has begun, grapes are blooming, cherries are coloring and birds are feasting. -
East Michigan fruit update
Published on March 30, 2011
Our late spring is welcomed by fruit growers across the region. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 1, 2025
Published on October 1, 2025
Golden Delicious, Empire and Ambrosia are being harvested. Red Delicious, Fuji and Idared are still immature. -
Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks
Published on April 8, 2022
Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2014
Published on September 4, 2014
The MSU apple maturity program reports for southwest Michigan helps the Michigan industry manage the apple crop. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 24, 2012
Published on July 24, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan. -
Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems
Published on May 3, 2021
Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
Another cool, wet week is in the forecast. Growers should assess fruit set to prepare for apple thinning sprays when warm weather returns next week. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025
Published on May 21, 2025
Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019
Published on May 14, 2019
Cool weather has extended the tree fruit bloom. Apples are blooming now. We expect warmer weather this week. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017
Published on June 6, 2017
Strawberry harvest is underway for growers in the southern parts of the region and will begin over the weekend or early next week for others. Soils are dry at many farms. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022
Published on August 2, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is ongoing in northwest Michigan; fruit quality is still holding but fruit is starting to soften as it ripens. Brix levels are high in tart cherries this season. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 6, 2025
Published on May 6, 2025
Sweet cherries, plums and some peaches are in full bloom. Apples are at pink with king bloom opening in early varieties. Pollinators are active in the orchards. -
New digital tool for apple growers: MSU launches MI Fruit Decision website and instructional video
Published on June 20, 2025
The free MI Fruit Decision website contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs, now with an easy-to-follow video tutorial. -
Management of apple scab in orchards with existing scab lesions
Published on May 14, 2009
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