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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024
Published on October 2, 2024
Growers are harvesting most varieties, although it is one to two weeks earlier than normal years. Growers are waiting on size, brix and starch conversion for later season varieties, such as IdaReds, Evercrisp and Fujis. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Gala and September Wonder Fuji harvest has begun in the west central region. Honeycrisp are mature, and red color development has greatly improved since last week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017
Published on May 9, 2017
Monday morning’s freeze caused some damage to fruit, some areas hit harder than others. Temperatures were not cold enough to cause widespread severe damage. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2024
Published on September 11, 2024
Gala and September Wonder Fuji harvest has begun in the west central region. Honeycrisp are mature, and red color development has greatly improved since last week. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Third apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2024
Published on September 11, 2024
Apples are ripening one to two weeks before most years, and growers are actively harvesting Honeycrisp. Other varieties will be right on the heels of this variety with ripening. -
Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application
Published on October 23, 2024
Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 26, 2015
Published on May 26, 2015
Warm conditions will move fruit and insects rapidly this week. Blueberries and strawberries are still blooming. -
Using ReTain to set fruit
Published on May 7, 2019
ReTain can help set apples, sweet cherries and pears when applied in or near the bloom stage. It maintains longer flower receptiveness during bloom for apples and sweet cherries, and reduces ethylene production after bloom during fruit set on pears. -
Brown marmorated stink bug spring update 2014
Published on March 26, 2014
Sightings in Michigan homes on the rise. -
Controlling scale insects in fruits
Published on August 4, 2015
Controlling second generation San Jose scale and lecanium scale in tree fruits. -
Codling moth management options for Michigan apples
Published on June 12, 2024
Optimize first generation codling moth management by using the degree-day model to time interventions and scouting to track thresholds. -
Rainfast characteristics of insecticides on fruit
Published on June 18, 2019
Precipitation can impact the performance of insecticides on fruit crops, but some compounds resist wash-off. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2015
Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024
Published on May 28, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings. -
Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions
Published on June 13, 2023
There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color. -
Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks
Published on April 8, 2022
Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 1, 2014
Published on July 1, 2014
Sweet cherry harvest is peaking, raspberry harvest has begun, and Japanese beetles have appeared.
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