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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 22, 2021
Published on September 22, 2021
This is the fourth weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
Fruit crops are still waiting for warm weather to move toward bloom. Fruit crop potential is generally very good. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 1, 2018
Published on May 1, 2018
Plants should move quickly with warm summer-like weather this week. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2023
Published on August 31, 2023
Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the west central region. This week has brought cool nights and great weather for red color development. -
Apple blossom thinning for 2013 apple crop
Published on May 7, 2013
A potential heavy set warrants a try for apple blossom thinning in 2013. -
Apple frost guide for 2017
Published on May 5, 2017
Activities you can do to help minimize the potential damage of frost to apple orchards. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 21, 2016
Published on September 21, 2016
Golden Delicious harvest is underway and Red Delicious harvest is around the corner. Weather has been generally good for harvesting. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
Sunny days and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping to increase sugar content and red blush of area apples. -
Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development
Published on March 30, 2021
Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2015
Published on October 7, 2015
This is the weekly report of the MSU apple maturity program for southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2014
Published on October 8, 2014
Harvest of Golden Delicious in southwest Michigan is well underway with Red Delicious ramping up. Rain has hampered harvesting somewhat. Fruit size is generally very good where fruit were thinned properly. -
New starch charts for evaluating the maturity of apple varieties in Michigan
Published on December 21, 2023
This collection of user-friendly Starch Index Scales features high quality images of iodine-stained apples across the range of starch values and detailed instructions for iodine testing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013
Published on June 18, 2013
Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024
Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season. -
Consideraciones para productores interesados en la producción de manzana Ambrosia en Michigan
Published on August 14, 2018
Los subsidios para viajes financiados por la Michigan Tree Fruit Commission permiten el estudio de una posible variedad para la industria de la manzana de Michigan en la Gira de Verano IFTA 2018. -
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.
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