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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7 2022
Published on September 7, 2022
Harvest is underway for early varieties of apples at this time: Gingergold, Zestar, SweeTango, Jersey Mac, PaulaRed. Fruit quality is excellent. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan, and growers are pleased there are more cherries out there than initially estimated. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Hot weather has hastened cherry development, and harvest is right around the corner. Be cautious about ethephon applications in the heat. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 20, 2019
Published on August 20, 2019
Red haven peach and fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing. Most fruit farms are experiencing dry soils with some growers seeing signs of drought stress in tree and small fruits planted this spring. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 6, 2021
Published on October 6, 2021
Apple harvest in east Michigan is moving along quickly. -
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. -
How did Idared apples respond to Promalin after the 2017 spring frost?
Published on February 2, 2018
Results of a common post-freeze practice on commercial Idared apples in 2017. -
First spotted wing Drosophila detected for 2015 – traps should be out already
Published on June 16, 2015
Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring traps provide early warning of fly activity before most fruit are ripening. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
The recent warm weather has moved fruit crops along; sweet cherries are sizing, tart cherries are coming out of the shuck and apples range from petal fall to 3-4 millimeters. -
Addressing labor challenges together
Published on August 17, 2021
Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan. -
Help shape the future of weed management in Michigan specialty crops
Published on September 16, 2025
Share your priorities and challenges by completing MSU’s 2025 Specialty Crop Weed Management Survey. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022
Published on June 7, 2022
The region received significant much needed rain, and all tree fruit have sized considerably in the last week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020
Published on June 16, 2020
Strawberry harvest has begun. -
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?
Published on December 4, 2024
Apple scab fungus on backyard apple trees can leave plants with few leaves, but the tree is not dying. -
Northwest area apple maturity report – September 3, 2025
Published on September 3, 2025
Premier Honeycrisp harvest has begun in the region. Color is improving with the cooler nights. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2025
Published on September 16, 2025
Growers are starting to harvest McIntosh and Honeycrisp are moving along quickly. Many growers are waiting on color to start Honeycrisp harvest. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Warm, dry conditions expected across the region. Fruit sizing continues. Cherry harvest underway. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Slightly cooler and wetter conditions this week, then expect a return to warm, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Latest rainfall totals were highly variable.
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