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West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
Apple harvest is winding up quickly in the Grand Rapids area. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 22, 2021
Published on September 22, 2021
This is the seventh apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
The northwest region is in bloom in sweet and tart cherries, and blossoms are opening in apples. The predicted warm weather will improve bee activity and pollination services. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019
Published on September 25, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring report survey
Published on October 2, 2013
Michigan State University Extension is requesting fruit growers take the online spotted wing Drosophila survey to let us know if our statewide monitoring efforts were helpful this 2013 season. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – August 23, 2016
Published on August 23, 2016
The season-long drought that began for most growers in mid-May appears to be over, especially after another week with good precipitation. -
Controlled Atmosphere Storage Clinic on Aug. 3, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Learn new information related to controlled atmosphere storage and warehousing of apples and other temperate fruit at the 2016 Controlled Atmosphere Storage Clinic. -
Training apple trees in tall spindle during developing years
Published on June 19, 2014
Train trees in a timely manner in the initial years and reap the rewards in subsequent years. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
With warmer temperatures of the last week, fruit crops have taken on big swell of new growth. Bloom is almost finished for all of our fruit crops. -
High density apple plantings are a must for harvest machine
Published on October 22, 2012
Planning ahead will help you reap the benefits of apple harvesting more efficiently. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 28, 2013
Published on May 28, 2013
Wet, cool weather slows down fruit crops and insects in the southwest region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review
Published on January 12, 2022
Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops. -
Brown marmorated stink bug clinic for tree fruit growers, consultants and scouts
Published on May 23, 2017
Registration is now open for the June 22 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Clinic to learn all about managing this important new pest in Michigan peach and apple orchards. -
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. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 14, 2024
Published on October 14, 2024
Last week of apple maturity reports. -
Fire blight risk very high in Michigan: Consider treatment options
Published on May 22, 2020
The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme for May 23-27, 2020. Kasumin is best for control in Fruit Ridge orchards where we have diagnosed streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen. Streptomycin and Kasumin are best in other areas. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 21, 2020
Summer pest and crop concerns for apples. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down. -
Rose chafer management for vineyards
Published on June 13, 2017
These damaging beetles are being reported around the state.
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