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  Apples

  With more than 900 million pounds of apples produced per year, apples are Michigan's largest fruit crop. MSU Extension offers a variety of programming to assist farmers in orchard management and tree growth.

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• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Hot and humid weather has dramatically increased spotted wing Drosophila counts; these weather conditions continue to challenge disease management programs.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 19, 2016

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Fruit buds have burst and leaves and flowers are emerging quickly. Growers have protectant sprays on before the rains later this week.

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  Importance of recycling on tall spindle apple plantings

  Published on April 3, 2015
  A key to successful canopy development is to retain and encourage productive growth by recycling vigorous branches in a tall spindle apple planting.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2013

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Apple harvest is in full swing this week with Gala being harvested and Honeycrisp and McIntosh being spot-picked.

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  Managing bird damage on fruit farms

  Published on June 21, 2019
  Preventing habitual behavior is critical for effective bird damage management.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Apple quality remains high as the peak of harvest passes.

• Fire blight risks high in apples in East Michigan

  Published on May 12, 2011
  Warm temperatures and thunderstorms this week bring on the threat of fire blight.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 18, 2019

  Published on September 18, 2019
  First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.

• Additions to the spotted wing Drosophila report for July 2, 2013

  Published on July 3, 2013
  More spotted wing Drosophila were detected in southwest Michigan, and we wanted to inform growers of these catches.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Honeycrisp and McIntosh developed fairly quickly in recent extended, summer-like weather.

• Plum curculio early season monitoring and phenology

  Published on May 10, 2013
  Fruit growers can better control plum curculio with early season monitoring and understanding the phenology of this pest.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018

  Published on August 28, 2018
  Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Cold temperatures on Friday night and Saturday morning caused more damage to flower buds on many fruit crops. This damage is in addition to damage from cold temperatures on April 22.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013

  Published on July 16, 2013
  Hot weather moves into the northwest region just in time for cherry harvest.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016

  Published on July 5, 2016
  Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in southwest Michigan.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018

  Published on October 17, 2018
  Most growers are about three quarters of the way through harvest, harvesting several varieties including Red Delicious, Idared, Northern Spy, Crispin and Fiji.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016

  Published on May 17, 2016
  Bloom period has been long for tree fruit growing in east Michigan. Recent cold temperatures were very close to causing flower bud damage for some growers.

• 2013 Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show held Jan. 21-22 in Acme, Mich.

  Published on January 16, 2013
  Tree fruit and winegrape growers are encouraged to attend the Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show and hear from an array of speakers discussing management practices, climate variability, and much, much more.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 19, 2018

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Honeycrisp harvest is starting and this variety is maturing quickly.

• 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.