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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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• Training apple trees in tall spindle during developing years

  Published on June 19, 2014
  Train trees in a timely manner in the initial years and reap the rewards in subsequent years.

• 2014 Controlled Atmosphere Storage Clinic presentations available online

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Presentations and related information from the 2014 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage Clinic, held Aug. 6, are available at the MSU Apples website.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021

  Published on July 14, 2021
  Both sweet and tart cherry harvest is underway; rains have cracked sweet cherries but helped size tart cherries. Growers are moving through harvest quickly.

• Fire blight risk reduced temporarily

  Published on May 16, 2011
  Current weather conditions have reduced the risk of fire blight infection, but it is still essential to keep shoot blight under control.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

  Published on May 5, 2020
  The region is two weeks behind normal due to cold temperatures and freezing temperatures are forecasted for this week.

• Sweet cherry pruning and apple precision orchard management workshop

  Published on March 31, 2014
  A day-long workshop on high density sweet cherry pruning and apple precision management will be held on April 9, 2014, in Northwest Michigan.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019

  Published on September 25, 2019
  Jonathan and Jonagold are ready for harvest, and a few early strains of Golden Delicious on early sites are ready to be spot picked. Gala harvest has wrapped up at most farms, except those treated with ReTain.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Changing lures for the next generation of codling moth is recommended.

• Selecting and storing scion wood for grafting

  Published on April 11, 2014
  This is the time of year to begin collecting scion wood if you are thinking you may need to perform some grafting this late winter or early spring.

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021

  Published on August 24, 2021
  Apple harvest is beginning.

• Disaster loan program for Michigan fruit growers

  Published on September 24, 2012
  Learn about requirements for low interest loans and crop insurance at an informational meeting October 18.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020

  Published on May 19, 2020
  A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future.

• 2014 statewide trapping system crucial for spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug

  Published on January 14, 2014
  New statewide project addresses monitoring and reporting the first catch of two new invasive pests, spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, in Michigan fruit systems.

• One-stop site for apple maturity resources for 2013

  Published on September 5, 2013
  All your educational needs for apple harvest decisions can be found at the Apple Maturity Program and Reports resource page.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 10, 2019

  Published on September 10, 2019
  Apple harvest is picking up steam.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 31, 2017

  Published on August 31, 2017
  Early apple varieties are being harvested. Apple quality is looking pretty good.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Drought conditions continue across the region. Harvest continues for blueberries and early Japanese plum varieties. Spotted wing Drosophila trap catch numbers are building.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020
  Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  A cool, wet week during bloom has growers applying protectant sprays between rains.