College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 24, 2025

  Published on June 24, 2025
  Hot weather advanced fruit size and development. Tart cherries are turning red, and early sweet cherries may be ready for harvest later this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 25, 2020

  Published on March 25, 2020
  With warmer weather in March, the snow has melted and plant growth is starting.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and preparing to actively manage for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018

  Published on July 17, 2018
  Sweet and tart cherry harvests are well underway; we will harvest tart cherries at the research station this week.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2015

  Published on October 7, 2015
  Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and some Northern Spy blocks are being harvested this week. Growers are closely looking at harvesting Ida Red and Fuji next.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2013

  Published on September 18, 2013
  Apple harvest is in full swing in southeast Michigan.

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  Kaz Christian presents some of her Master’s research at 4th edition of “Ignite Talks MSU”

  Published on February 26, 2025
  Horticulture MS student, Kaz Christian, is chosen to present her research on Malus coronaria (Sweet Crabapple), a crop wild relative native to Michigan.

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  Eastern Michigan labor meetings for produce growers and dairies

  Published on January 31, 2017
  Labor was a limiting factor for producers in 2016.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 12, 2018

  Published on September 12, 2018
  Growers are quickly moving through Galas with Honeycrisp ready this week.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  Gala harvest is starting with excellent fruit color and firmness.

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  Apple replant disease and soil health assessments: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association annual conference

  Published on March 7, 2022
  A summary of apple replant disease and bio-renovation strategies for disease management.

• 2013 Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show held Jan. 21-22 in Acme, Mich.

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Tree fruit and winegrape growers are encouraged to attend the Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show and hear from an array of speakers discussing management practices, climate variability, and much, much more.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018

  Published on October 17, 2018
  Most growers are about three quarters of the way through harvest, harvesting several varieties including Red Delicious, Idared, Northern Spy, Crispin and Fiji.

• Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2025

  Published on July 9, 2025
  Tart cherry harvest has begun in west central Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 2, 2015

  Published on June 2, 2015
  Much needed rain arrived in the last week for fruit crops, with some growers receiving too little and others too much.

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  West central apple maturity report – September 2, 2022

  Published on September 6, 2022
  Early apple varieties have been harvested, and Premiere Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is underway in the West Central region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  As sweet cherry harvest starts off, rain moved into the region after three weeks of droughty conditions.

• New frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather

  Published on March 18, 2011
  Get notified of freezing conditions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week