College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

  Published on August 31, 2022
  Many McIntosh and Honeycrisp sites are showing increasing signs of maturity this week. First pick likely to begin as early as next week, slightly ahead of predicted harvest date. Galas still a bit immature.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  The region is two weeks behind normal due to cold temperatures and freezing temperatures are forecasted for this week.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week. Peaches are beginning to bloom in the region.

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  First webinar of the 2026 International Orchard Meetup Series set for February 27

  Published on February 9, 2026
  Whether you are a fruit grower with ample experience, modest experience or just getting started, the 2026 International Virtual Orchard Meetups will be the right setting for you to ask questions and find alternative solutions.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2019

  Published on July 30, 2019
  Protection from spotted wing Drosophila infestation will need to continue to the end of harvest for tart cherries, summer red raspberries, fall raspberries and blueberries.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Hot weather requires irrigation for tree fruits.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Post-petal fall in tree fruits brings many pests to consider.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Turn up the heat and the insects come to visit.

• 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.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

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  East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 7, 2020

  Published on October 7, 2020
  Empire and Golden Delicious harvest are well along. Fuji and Cortland are mature as well and are ready for harvest. Demand for fresh apples and sweet cider has been very strong at farm markets.

• Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts

  Published on April 1, 2013
  An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.

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  Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

  Published on March 27, 2024
  For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 2, 2013

  Published on April 2, 2013
  After a cold March, fruit and other perennials are slowly starting growth.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 5, 2013

  Published on September 5, 2013
  The MSU apple maturity program for southwest Michigan is showing Gala, Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvests are coming up soon.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018

  Published on October 10, 2018
  October is Apple Month and there are so many great varieties available.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 22, 2014

  Published on October 22, 2014
  The end of the 2014 apple harvest is in sight.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2023

  Published on September 28, 2023
  Honeycrisp, Jonagold and Empire are being harvested this week in the west central region. Golden Delicious are ready for harvest in some locations. IdaRed and Rome harvest is around the corner.