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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update
Published on March 30, 2011
We’re off to a slow start with the cooler temperatures this spring. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Rain and more rain for the general Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 30, 2023
Published on August 31, 2023
Apples in southwest Michigan are expected to mature a few days earlier than last year. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Gala and Honeycrisp picking is underway. Light crop in some areas is speeding fruit harvesting. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
Apples are in full bloom and growers need to consider some diseases. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
June drop in apples should appear with warmer weather. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015
Published on September 2, 2015
In the Grand Rapids area, apple maturity seems to be running just about right in line with our predicted harvest dates. -
Three options on how to defruit young apple trees
Published on June 2, 2015
Remove fruit that negatively affect apple tree growth by using one of these options recommended by Michigan State University Extension. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp starch removal ratings are showing fruit is more mature than anticipated for this time of the year. Overall, apples are maturing about seven days ahead of most years. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015
Published on September 2, 2015
The MSU apple maturity program reports for southwest Michigan help the Michigan industry manage the apple crop. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 18, 2023
Published on October 18, 2023
Fall colors are vibrant and apple harvest continues. Growers are harvesting Idared, Mutsu, Fuji, and EverCrisp this week. -
Continued brown marmorated stink bug trap catches and some fruit damage in east Michigan
Published on October 5, 2016
For the second week, trap catches of brown marmorated stink bugs have been on the rise, seen now in seven of the 10 trapping sites in east Michigan orchards with some fruit feeding damage as well. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - March 30, 2020
Published on March 30, 2021
The season is off to a warmer than usual start. -
MSU Extension welcomes new tree fruit specialist for southwest Michigan
Published on November 24, 2025
Dan Dick, M.Sc., started working with Michigan State University Extension in November 2025. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight. -
Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays
Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region.
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