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Managing tree height and apical dominance in apple orchards
Published on March 14, 2022
Concepts and practices to help maintain apical dominance and tree shape. -
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016
Published on July 5, 2016
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in southwest Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
Harvest continues for Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh this week, especially for second and third picks, as well as fruit treated with ReTain or Harvista. Later varieties are beginning to show signs of maturity. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2025
Published on October 8, 2025
A storm brought some relief from the heat on Oct. 6-7 as apple harvest continues across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015
Published on May 12, 2015
Apple bloom is ending, blueberry bloom has begun and overall fruit crops look good. -
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
Winter cold hardiness in Michigan fruit crops
Published on January 16, 2013
Michigan fruit plants are well adapted to withstand a Michigan winter. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 7, 2016
Published on September 7, 2016
There was an uptick in brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults caught in traps this week. Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting this season. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 21, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
The mild winter and warm spring has pushed apple maturity earlier this year with apples up to 2 weeks ahead of normal, depending on the variety and location. -
Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024
Published on August 6, 2024
Apple maturity and integrated pest management information. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
A warm and wet week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Think about thinning this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Cherry harvest is nearly complete and apples are sizing nicely. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Expect hot, humidy weather for the duration of this week, with bloom beginning in apples likely by the end of the week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
The arctic air mass continues to cover Michigan, and the northwest region had over six nights of frost/freeze risk. We will assess potential damage after tonight, which is predicted to be the last cold night this week. -
Scouting for blossom blight symptoms of fire blight in apples
Published on June 5, 2013
Scouting for blossom blight symptoms allows you to gauge how effective your protection was during bloom. This article describes the blossom blight or spur blight phase of fire blight with pictures taken in southwest Michigan.
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