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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020
Published on September 30, 2020
A rainy week will slow harvest. Growers are finishing up with Gala and many are harvesting Honeycrisp. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are increasing in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Recordings of the 2021 Statewide Tree Fruit Webinar Series are now available
Published on April 20, 2021
Spring updates to help you prepare for the 2021 growing season are now available on the MSU Extension Tree Fruit channel of the Kaltura Mediaspace website. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Grape berry moths and codling moths are laying eggs. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 5, 2016
Published on August 5, 2016
First detection of brown marmorated stink bug nymphs this season in southwest Michigan; fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for nymphs. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 19, 2016
Published on August 19, 2016
Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021
Published on July 20, 2021
Summer insect populations are continuing to increase. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 12, 2016
Published on April 12, 2016
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Growers should apply early-season sprays. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Red Delicious, Fuji, Northern Spy and Rome harvest are well along. Some Idared, Crispin and Cameo blocks are mature. Demand for fresh apples and sweet cider remains very strong at farm markets. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2020
Published on July 14, 2020
Summer fruit harvest is continuing. The brief rains and cool weather was a welcome break, but heat and humidity will return. -
Why are my apples blooming during fall?
Published on October 16, 2015
Stresses such as drought, which causes growth to stop and start, can confuse woody perennials and cause out of sync bloom. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021
Published on April 20, 2021
Two nights of predicted below freezing temperatures are concerning for fruit growers. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple harvest is winding down, but later varieties, many for the processing market, are being picked at this time. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 1, 2021
Published on September 1, 2021
This is the first 2021 apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 6, 2021
Published on October 6, 2021
This is the sixth weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016
Published on May 31, 2016
Strawberry harvest has begun. Summer-like heat has pushed plant and insect development rapidly on. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila and labor are problems as fruit harvest moves quickly. -
Presentations available from 2024 Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic
Published on November 8, 2024
The presentations associated with this event are available to review. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 24, 2025
Published on June 27, 2025
It was a hot week. Crops moved quickly.
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