Michigan State University Michigan State University

AgBioResearch Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

  • Staff
  • Research
  • Resources and Reports
  • InfoVideos
  • Contact Us

This 137-acre center sits in the five-county northwestern region that produces almost half of the U.S. supply of tart cherries and is responsible for 83 percent of sweet cherry production in Michigan.

View information by type

  • Articles
  • People
  • Videos

Established 1979

This 137-acre center sits in the five-county northwestern region that produces almost half of the U.S. supply of tart cherries and is responsible for 83 percent of sweet cherry production in Michigan. Founded through the efforts of the northwestern Michigan area fruit industry, the center is the premier research site for integrated pest management, horticultural production and handling, value-added processing, marketing and farm financial management practices for sweet and tart cherries, wine grapes, apples, plums and hops. In addition to creating and expanding knowledge through leading-edge research on cherries and other fruits, the center disseminates state-of-the-art information to the Michigan fruit industry and the public.

Enviro-Weather Report

 

News

  • Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2023

    Published on September 28, 2023
    Honeycrisp harvest is ongoing across the region and fruit is testing mature. Growers will move to Gala upon Honeycrisp harvest completion.

  • Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

    Published on September 20, 2023
    Honeycrisp harvest has begun across northwest Michigan. There is variability in firmness and brix levels, likely due in part to excess rain in some regions and no rain in other areas.

  • Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023

    Published on September 13, 2023
    Honeycrisp starch removal ratings are showing fruit is more mature than anticipated for this time of the year. Overall, apples are maturing about seven days ahead of most years.

  • Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023

    Published on September 6, 2023
    Apple maturity is moving along quickly across northwest Michigan, and early variety apple harvest is underway, including Premier Honeycrisp, Zestar, Ginger Gold and SweeTango.

  • Northwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

    Published on September 5, 2023
    Harvest for early apple varieties has begun in northwest Michigan and the scouting season for certain pests and diseases is winding down.

Page 1 of 9

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • >
  • follow us on twitter
Michigan State University
  • Call Us: 231-946-1510
  • Contact Information
  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • Disclaimer
  • Call MSU: (517) 355-1855
  • Visit: msu.edu
  • MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
  • Notice of Nondiscrimination
  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.

The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Filter by content type
Michigan State University

AgBioResearch Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

  • Home

  • Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

  • Staff
  • Research
  • Resources and Reports
  • InfoVideos
  • Contact Us
  • share this on facebookShare
  • share this on twitterTweet
  • save to PinterestSave
  • share this on linkedinShare
  • print this pagePrint
  • Email this pageEmail