College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  EPA clarification on non-food uses of Chlorpyrifos

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Chlorpyrifos labeled uses allowed on non-bearing fruit trees.

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  West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 28, 2025

  Published on August 28, 2025
  Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the west central region. Cooler nighttime temperatures are enhancing red color development.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025

  Published on May 13, 2025
  Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.

• Apples are being harvested later than predicted for 2011

  Published on August 23, 2011
  Apples are maturing slower than we predicted. Several factors may be the cause.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

  Published on October 9, 2019
  First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.

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  Predicted 2016 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 11, 2016
  The 2016 predicted apple harvest dates are a few days ahead of normal, and a few days ahead of last year.

• 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.

• Controlling flyspeck on apples

  Published on June 26, 2007
  

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

  Published on July 8, 2025
  Cherry and raspberry harvest continues while blueberries start.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: apples

  Published on March 1, 2022
  Apples are a great choice for an on-the-go snack. Packable and packed with nutrients, Michigan apples are second to none for flavor and crispness.

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  Recordings of the 2021 Statewide Tree Fruit Webinar Series are now available

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Spring updates to help you prepare for the 2021 growing season are now available on the MSU Extension Tree Fruit channel of the Kaltura Mediaspace website.

• Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts

  Published on April 1, 2013
  An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016

  Published on July 5, 2016
  Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in southwest Michigan.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018

  Published on October 10, 2018
  Wet conditions have slowed harvest and many of the blocks we select for maturity have been harvested.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 5, 2018

  Published on June 5, 2018
  Most apple growers have made two thinning applications in the last week with mixed results. Some are looking to make one more application over the next few days. Strawberry harvest will begin late this week or over the weekend.

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  Apple thinning guidelines for Grand Rapids region now available

  Published on May 11, 2021
  As we approach the critical thinning period for apples, use these 2021 recommendations to guide your thinning decisions.

• Michigan apple maturity reports – October 13, 2011

  Published on October 13, 2011
  Each week, MSU Extension educators test apples for maturity in their region and report the status.

• Compost recordkeeping: What do I really need to have?

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  June drop in apples is winding down. Fruit set looks good.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 29, 2024

  Published on August 29, 2024
  Second apple maturity report and integrated pest management updates.