College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 1, 2014

  Published on August 1, 2014
  We are back to no brown marmorated stink bug detections this week as the statewide monitoring program continues in fruit and vegetable production areas across Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather.

• Watering fruit trees with micro-irrigation systems

  Published on June 12, 2014
  Drying conditions in much of the fruit growing region sparks need to begin watering using micro-irrigation systems. Growers need to review the MSU Enviro-Weather website to collect valuable data for your area to determine irrigation scheduling.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024

  Published on May 29, 2024
  Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report - September 7, 2016

  Published on September 7, 2016
  This is an early season for apple harvest; Gala, McIntosh and surprisingly Honeycrisp are ready for their first picking. A few Early Fuji blocks are ready as well.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 5, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Apple ripening is proceeding rapidly in part due to recent heat.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.

• Considerations for commercial apple orchards with reduced crop

  Published on May 1, 2012
  There are still many things to consider for 2012 if you have a reduced apple crop.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 9, 2013

  Published on October 9, 2013
  With the predicted dry and seasonable weather in the forecast, apple harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan.

• Management of mullein bug

  Published on May 12, 2009
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

  Published on July 7, 2021
  Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.

• Join the Michigan Apple Crunch

  Published on September 28, 2015
  A statewide celebration of Michigan Apples on October 22, 2015.

• 2014 Cider Conference highlights new and growing industry

  Published on February 11, 2014
  Cider producers from all over the country attended a sell-out conference on cider production, marketing, sales and research.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018

  Published on October 10, 2018
  October is Apple Month and there are so many great varieties available.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 28, 2023

  Published on March 28, 2023
  This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.

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  Spray mixing adjustments for apple thinning – May 25, 2021

  Published on May 25, 2021
  How to adjust between parts per million, ounces, tree row volume and more.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

  Published on April 27, 2021
  The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update- May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.

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  West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan.

• Why consider planting the Tall Spindle System?

  Published on March 31, 2009
  This system is proving to be the best system for eastern United States’ apple growers because of its many advantages.