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Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017
Published on August 8, 2017
Cherry harvest is winding down and apple size and quality are looking good. -
Michigan apple harvest reports – September 6, 2012
Published on September 6, 2012
Apple drop in Michigan is prevalent in 2012. -
Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission
Published on November 27, 2013
A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry. -
Controlling flyspeck on apples
Published on June 26, 2007
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Michigan apple maturity reports – September 7, 2011
Published on September 7, 2011
Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 29, 2018
Published on May 29, 2018
The next few days will be key for apple thinning. With ragtag bloom still remaining in some apple varieties, the risk of fire blight infection remains high. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
First catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila has occurred. Sweet cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is underway. -
East Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Sweet and tart cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Black raspberry harvest is starting. All crops seem to be holding up well through the heat of the last few days. Cherry growers need to be on the lookout for cherry fruit fly. -
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. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Spotted wing Drosophila was detected in our region last week, but most tree fruit pest and disease activity has slowed recently. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report - September 21, 2016
Published on September 21, 2016
Jonagold and Jonathan harvest is underway. Honeycrisp growers are waiting for more fruit to mature to do their third or fourth picking. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022
Published on August 23, 2022
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020
Published on October 7, 2020
Apple harvest is progressing rapidly in southwest Michigan due to sunny and dry conditions and light crops. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 16, 2025
Published on September 16, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013
Published on May 7, 2013
Tree fruit are blooming, plant growth has been very rapid and soils are drying. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 2, 2013
Published on July 2, 2013
A rainy week made for poor conditions for applying pesticides. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
The weather has cooled considerably, and tart and sweet cherries are starting to color. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Growers are harvesting Golden Delicious and eyeballing Red Delicious. Empire harvest is mostly wrapped up. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Grapes are entering veraison. Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs are being caught in traps. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 16, 2016
Published on August 17, 2016
Heavy rains have relieved drought symptoms, but can cause late-season diseases. Late-season pests are flying.
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