College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Summer weather is finally here.

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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.

• Winter injury in sweet cherry in northwest Michigan, 2008

  Published on May 20, 2008
  

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  NRCS wants to help fruit growers help honey bees by planting more flowers

  Published on February 28, 2014
  Michigan farmers can apply for funds to help honey bees through the USDA NRCS EQIP Program.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Most perennial crops are still dormant, and the cooler than normal temperatures later in the week will minimize crop development.

• 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.

• What is evapotranspiration and why it matters

  Published on July 25, 2012
  Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 29, 2017

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Peach harvest is winding down. Apple harvest picking up with Gala harvest.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019

  Published on April 23, 2019
  Warm temperatures over the last week have finally spurred on growth of fruit crops, as well as a few insects and our first disease control in most tree fruits.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Sweet cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is underway, with tart cherry harvest expected to begin in the next week. Strawberry harvest is wrapping up in the southern part of our region.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  All tree fruits are progressing nicely this season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 3, 2014

  Published on June 3, 2014
  Fruit grew rapidly under last week’s summer-like conditions. Fruit load varies a lot for most fruit across the region.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024

  Published on April 30, 2024
  Apples are moving into full bloom.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 23, 2020
  Cherry harvest is in full swing northwest Michigan. Growers are harvesting both sweet and tart cherries at this time.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020

  Published on May 26, 2020
  A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections.

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  West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Apple harvest will begin in about one month – are you prepared?

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014

  Published on April 1, 2014
  After a cold winter, fruit crops in Southwest Michigan are off to a slow start.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 6, 2016

  Published on September 6, 2016
  Drier weather has allowed growers to get a good jump on apple harvest.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017

  Published on June 6, 2017
  Soils are drying rapidly as plants use soil water for growth. Growers should be irrigating.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019

  Published on April 23, 2019
  Warm weather moved plants quickly. Apricots are blooming.