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West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 14, 2015
Published on October 15, 2015
Apple harvest in west central Michigan is nearing an end. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
Tree growth is very slow and cold temperatures are on the horizon. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apples in the Ridge are in full bloom. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Cool weather has slowed pests, diseases and tree growth. -
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems
Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020
Published on August 25, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest will be underway within the week. Tart cherries are coloring and sizing rapidly. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – September 6, 2016
Published on September 6, 2016
Watch out for late-season apple pests. -
Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators
Published on November 17, 2020
New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019
Published on October 2, 2019
Many apple growers are finding a short gap in apple varieties that are ready to harvest. The harvest window for Empire and Golden Delicious is just beginning to open. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Hot conditions and dry soils are stressing plants. Growers are irrigating on sandy soils. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 8, 2025
Published on October 8, 2025
A storm brought some relief from the heat on October 6-7 as apple harvest continues across the region. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Early varieties are nearing maturity in the Grand Rapids area. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Apples and some sweet cherries are at green tip and growers have started apple scab management programs. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Bloom has begun in apricots. More blooming crops are expected by the end of the week. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2014
Published on September 17, 2014
Gala harvest is in full swing and Honeycrisp harvest is ramping up in southwest Michigan. Jonagold harvest will start soon. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 9, 2024
Published on October 9, 2024
Apple harvest is wrapping up in the Grand Rapids area.
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