College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 19, 2014

  Published on August 20, 2014
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where SWD are detected.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Spotted wing drosophila catches remain low throughout Michigan with catches in small fruits and tart cherries.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  This is the first apple maturity report for the 2021 harvest season.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 29, 2021

  Published on September 29, 2021
  This is the eighth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 12, 2018

  Published on September 12, 2018
  Updates on maturity status of Gala, McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Early Fuji, Jonathan, Jonagold and Empire.

• Integrate cover crops into your farming systems

  Published on March 6, 2011
  MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems

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  Fall harvest safety tips

  Published on September 5, 2025
  Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

  Published on April 13, 2021
  After an unusually warm week, temperatures are cooling down, which will slow crop development.

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  West central apple maturity report – September 14, 2022

  Published on September 15, 2022
  McIntosh have been harvested in many locations. Gala have been harvested this week at some locations, and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting soon for some growers. Jonagold and Empire are still immature.

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  San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Growers are reporting increasing populations of San Jose scale on a more annual basis. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies to help manage this pest.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 18, 2021

  Published on August 18, 2021
  This is the second apple maturity report for the 2021 harvest season.

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  Managing bird damage on fruit farms

  Published on June 21, 2019
  Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018

  Published on October 3, 2018
  Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020

  Published on September 16, 2020
  This is a big week for Gala and Honeycrisp harvest in the Grand Rapids area.

• Cómo podar manzanos de tronco/eje alto: Maximizando la productividad y calidad frutal del huerto

  Published on April 17, 2018
  Consideraciones importantes para los trabajadores que trabajan con huertos de manzanas de alta densidad.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Updates on maturity status of Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin and Golden Delicious.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020

  Published on September 30, 2020
  This is a big week for Gala and Honeycrisp harvest in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020

  Published on September 23, 2020
  This is a big week for Gala and Honeycrisp harvest in the Grand Rapids area.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Apples are approaching the end of bloom. Tart cherries are at petal fall, peaches and sweet cherries are in the shuck.