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West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Gala and Honeycrisp are mature this week, and Gala harvest has begun at some orchards. Jonagold are mature at some sites and could be harvested for long-term storage.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Growers are harvesting Premier Honeycrisp and Minnieska apples. Days have been sunny with cooler nights, so color should be improving.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 3, 2026

Published on September 3, 2026
Honeycrisp are being harvested this week.
Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns for 28th edition

Published on September 2, 2026
The Michigan Apple Cider Contest is open to commercial producers and takes place at the Great Lakes Expo on December 9, 2026.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 2, 2026
Storms brought much needed rain to the region.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 1, 2026

Published on September 2, 2026
The last of peaches are being harvested. Cider mills and U-picks are opening.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 2, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 2, 2026
Minneiska and Premier Honeycrisp are being harvested this week.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 2, 2026
Growers have begun harvesting Premier Honeycrisp this week.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – August 26, 2026

Published on August 27, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.