College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• East Michigan fruit update – May 22, 2018

  Published on May 22, 2018
  Apple bloom continues across the region, leaving fire blight risk high. Strawberries are in full bloom, beginning of harvest will be much later than normal.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 29, 2018

  Published on August 29, 2018
  Updates on maturity status for commercial varieties in west central Michigan.

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  Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture

  Published on June 2, 2016
  Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars.

• East Michigan fruit report – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is just getting underway and sweet cherry harvest will begin in a few days.

• Lime sulfur sprays can improve spring disease control

  Published on April 6, 2011
  Early sprays of lime sulfur reduce disease inoculum in spring

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  Early season sprays for managing San Jose scale

  Published on April 16, 2019
  Considerations for spring management of tree fruit pests like San Jose scale.

• Some tips for planting fruit trees

  Published on April 13, 2011
  A few basic steps at planting time can impact longevity and performance of an orchard.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021

  Published on May 25, 2021
  The recent warm weather has moved fruit crops along; sweet cherries are sizing, tart cherries are coming out of the shuck and apples range from petal fall to 3-4 millimeters.

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  How should fruit growers respond to hail and severe storms?

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Quick action by growers can reduce losses in fruit plantings damaged by storms.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 9, 2025

  Published on September 10, 2025
  Honeycrisp are being harvested.

• 2013 Bloom dates for southwest Michigan tree fruit crops

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Fruit trees will bloom later than normal in 2013 in southwest Michigan.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Gala harvest is in full swing this week on the Ridge.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  Turn up the heat and watch the fruit grow right before your eyes.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016

  Published on May 24, 2016
  A warm, dry week moved everything along quickly. Insect activity increased over the weekend.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

  Published on August 31, 2022
  Apples being harvested this week include Jonathan for processing and McIntosh, and finishing up early season Honeycrisp strains.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 3, 2025

  Published on September 3, 2025
  Many Macintosh, Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are at or near maturity and beginning harvest.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

  Published on October 9, 2024
  Apple harvest is wrapping up in the Grand Rapids area.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018

  Published on September 26, 2018
  The typical order of apple variety harvest is very different this season, with maturity of several varieties jumping ahead of others. Jonagold, Jonathan, Golden Delicious and some early Red Delicious strains are ready for harvest.