College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Predicted 2018 apple harvest dates

  Published on July 10, 2018
  The 2018 predicted apple harvest dates are roughly normal in south Michigan and a few days early in north Michigan.

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  Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 8, 2025
  Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.

• Apple maturity guidelines

  Published on September 4, 2007
  Maturity and storage guidelines by variety have been developed over the years through the MSU Apple Maturity Program. These guidelines help target the harvest of apples at the optimum maturity and best storage life.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2016

  Published on October 12, 2016
  Apple harvest is wrapping up for many growers. This has been a relatively trouble-free harvest season.

• 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.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 30, 2017

  Published on August 30, 2017
  McIntosh and Gala harvest are underway. Apple maturity is running ahead of long-term normal dates.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 4, 2017

  Published on October 4, 2017
  Harvest of the major apple varieties in Berrien and Van Buren counties are winding down.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018

  Published on October 17, 2018
  Harvest of Fuji, Rome and Braeburn is the focus in southwest Michigan.

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  Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

  Published on September 4, 2025
  Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.

• Managing orchard nutrition during an early spring

  Published on March 22, 2012
  Wise use of ground-applied fertilizers can help manage orchard nutrition during the 2012 early spring weather conditions.

• Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 3, 2025

  Published on September 3, 2025
  McIntosh and Gala are being harvested, and wine grape harvest continues.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 4, 2021

  Published on May 4, 2021
  Cool conditions and an extended bloom period are expected this week.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 8, 2021

  Published on June 8, 2021
  More hot, dry weather imposing a significant challenge across the region.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021

  Published on September 1, 2021
  This is the fourth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Cool, wet weather continues to delay spring in the Grand Rapids area.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 27, 2021

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Peach harvest is beginning and apple harvest is right around the corner.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Warmer than normal temperatures have led to an early spring.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 24, 2022

  Published on August 24, 2022
  Early varieties are harvesting now in the Grand Rapids area. Gala and Honeycrisp are still immature.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing to put on size.