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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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014
Published on May 20, 2014
Apple bloom is ending and blueberry flowers are opening across Southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Gala harvest is the major focus with Honeycrisp continuing to mature rapidly. Sunny days and mild evenings are good for flavor development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 22, 2021
Published on June 22, 2021
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Other small fruits are harvesting in southern parts of the region. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 21, 2015
Published on July 22, 2015
No brown marmorated stink bugs have been found in traps in the monitoring network in the third week of trapping. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016
Published on April 26, 2016
Fruit trees are blooming and growers are applying protectant sprays before the rains later this week. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Honeycrisp harvest is well along and maturing quickly. Early Fuji and Jonagold are ready for harvest. Most growers are picking out long and with the weather we are having are able to keep up on harvest. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2025
Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region. Honeycrisp harvest will begin next week for some growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020
Published on September 1, 2020
Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021
Published on September 7, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the year. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013
Published on April 30, 2013
The first real spring weather accelerates plant growth. Rains can bring disease infections in the southwest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013
Published on July 16, 2013
Morning ground fog continues, but soils are drying out in the southwest region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Viticulture Field Day is this Wednesday, July 28, in Benton Harbor. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 9, 2016
Published on August 9, 2016
Late-season pests are flying. Peach volumes are increasing during the harvest of mid-season varieties. Blueberry harvest is winding down. -
Michigan beekeepers and growers featured in Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Bee Integrated Demonstration Project
Published on April 22, 2022
Videos showcase strong relationships and communication between Michigan growers and commercial beekeepers to support honey bee health and pollination. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
Tart cherries are in full bloom and apple bloom is starting. Growers are finding time between forecasted rains to protect blossoms and leaves.
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