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Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun. -
How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?
Published on January 21, 2014
Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 3, 2018
Published on October 3, 2018
Rain has slowed apple harvest only slightly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Cooler weather is ahead, which will reduce the recent drought stress on plants. After bloom, the focus shifts to insect and disease control to protect the fruit. -
Apple carbohydrate model thinning predictions for 2013
Published on February 26, 2014
A summary evaluation of how well the Malusim Model predicted thinning windows for 2013. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Slightly cooler and wetter conditions this week, then expect a return to warm, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2014
Published on September 4, 2014
Harvest of summer apple varieties was wrapped up several weeks ago at most farms. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 5, 2016
Published on October 5, 2016
Red Delicious harvest is underway in the south of the region and getting started to the north, with Golden Delicious being harvested in the rest of the region. Empire harvest is wrapping up. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014
Published on April 1, 2014
The northwest region has had one warm day so far this season, and we still have lots of snow in the orchards and vineyards. -
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. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bug this season. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 1, 2014
Published on July 2, 2014
Catches of spotted wing Drosophila continue into their second week, with numbers remaining low. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014
Published on May 20, 2014
Apple bloom is ending and blueberry flowers are opening across Southwest Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 21, 2016
Published on September 21, 2016
Warmer than usual weather brings a few challenges to apple harvest management. -
Kasumin registered by EPA for fire blight control on pome fruit
Published on September 24, 2014
Kasumin 2L is now fully registered on pome fruit in the United States for control of fire blight. This product provides excellent control of blossom blight and is critically needed, especially in orchards impacted by streptomycin resistance. -
Summer leafroller control: Scouting will save you money!
Published on June 19, 2007
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West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 23, 2024
Published on July 23, 2024
Tart cherry harvest is wrapping up. Harvest of early summer peaches and plum varieties has begun. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
Cold temperatures continue to hold the start of spring growth of fruit crops in east Michigan.
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