College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Harvest of summer fruit including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots and sweet cherries is underway or about to start.

• 2017 Agriculture Census has been extended

  Published on February 6, 2018
  Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 11, 2019

  Published on September 11, 2019
  Harvest of early season varieties has begun in northwest Michigan.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Bloom is coming to an end and growers are focusing management efforts to protect the developing fruits.

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  Fire blight risk very high in Michigan: Consider treatment options

  Published on May 22, 2020
  The risk for blossom blight infection is extreme for May 23-27, 2020. Kasumin is best for control in Fruit Ridge orchards where we have diagnosed streptomycin resistance in the fire blight pathogen. Streptomycin and Kasumin are best in other areas.

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  New 2,4-D formulation offers greater safety for berries, tree fruit and nut tree crops

  Published on May 28, 2020
  A 2,4-D choline formulation is now available for controlling or suppressing broadleaves weeds in pome and stone fruits, tree nuts and and various berry crops.

• Apple thinning pointers for 2013

  Published on May 17, 2013
  Guidelines to help you make good apple thinning decisions.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Early apple variety harvest is finishing up with Gala harvest on tap for next week.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017

  Published on September 5, 2017
  Harvest is fast approaching – what you need to consider.

• Predicted peak 2006 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 25, 2006
  Apple maturity for 2006 is expected to be near normal in the southern part of the state to one week ahead of normal in the northern part of the state.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023

  Published on August 8, 2023
  Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.

• Predicting first green in apples for west Michigan

  Published on April 2, 2013
  Michigan State University Extension is predicting a slightly behind normal date to green tip in west Michigan apples for 2013.

• Why does apple fruit drop prematurely?

  Published on October 5, 2011
  Knowing some of the factors that can cause premature apple drop can help prevent this serious threat to some Michigan varieties.

• Primary, secondary, tertiary apple bloom in 2012

  Published on May 8, 2012
  Will these fruit add up?

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 13, 2017

  Published on September 13, 2017
  Harvest is well underway with excellent quality being reported.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.

• ReTain use on apples in stress years

  Published on August 7, 2007
  ReTain is a very useful growth regulator on apples that has the following benefits.

• ReTain and NAA as a standard practice for apples

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Dissecting the use of harvest management tools for apple growers.