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Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016
Published on June 28, 2016
Spotted wing Drosophila management is underway in susceptible fruit crops, and sweet cherry harvest will begin early next week. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – June 7, 2011
Published on June 7, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan -
Doesn’t the cold just frost your apples?
Published on September 28, 2011
Frost or freezing temperatures can cause fruit drop in apples. A stop drop application like NAA may be needed, so be aware of temperatures across the orchard and pay special attention to frost pockets. -
Tips for food businesses planning for fall
Published on June 20, 2024
Food businesses should start preparing for fall sales now. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
It’s amazing what a couple of days of warmer weather can do. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017
Published on May 23, 2017
Post-petal fall in tree fruits brings many pests to consider. -
Mites already?
Published on June 2, 2009
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Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 15, 2017
Published on August 15, 2017
Warm, dry weather continues pushing fruit along. Growers are harvesting peaches, plums, pears and early apples. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 13, 2013
Published on August 13, 2013
Tart cherry harvest is winding down in Northwest Michigan and many growers will have a breather before apples and wine grapes. -
Controlling flyspeck on apples
Published on June 26, 2007
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How will the 2013-14 winter affect vegetable production in 2014?
Published on April 10, 2014
This past winter was more like winters experienced in the 1960s. There is no doubt the harsh conditions affected fruit crops, but how might it affect vegetable production? -
Forage quality starts with the planning process, not the finished product: Field selections
Published on March 19, 2014
Paying attention to detail when selecting a field is important for long-term success. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - June 25, 2025
Published on June 25, 2025
The start of cherry harvest is underway, accompanied by hot and humid conditions. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties.