Category: Michigan Apple Harvest
Governor Whitmer Proclaims October Michigan Apple Month
Recognizing the Economic and Societal Impact of the Industry
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month. This month, celebrate and acknowledge the Michigan Apple industry and its growers.
Enjoying…
Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 30 Million Bushels in 2025
Official Crop Size Estimate for 2025 Announced
CHICAGO – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30 million bushels (1.26 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Friday as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2025 estimate is above…
Michigan Naturally Produces Best Apple Flavor
Michigan’s unique climate and geography help give apples superior taste
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s climate and geography provide ideal conditions for hard working apple growers to produce quality, flavorful fruit. With an average annual harvest…
October Proclaimed Michigan Apple Month
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month, recognizing the importance of the Michigan Apple industry.
Michigan is known for its diverse agriculture, which includes many specialty crops such as apples.…
Searching for Amazing Apples? You’ll Find Them in Michigan, Naturally! 2024 Michigan Apple Harvest is Underway
LANSING, Mich. – Why is it that Michigan apples just seem to taste so much better than all the other apples out there? The answer is easy – it’s Michigan, naturally. Michigan’s climate, proximity to the Great Lakes and nutrient-rich soil make it the ideal…
Michigan Apples Score Big with MSU Athletic Partnership: A Winning Combination On and Off the Field
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apples’ longstanding partnership with Michigan State Athletics continues as the football season kicks off on August 30. The sponsorship includes weekly Michigan Apple recipe social media posts leveraging the Spartan Athletics…
Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 30.5 Million Bushels in 2024: Official Crop Size Estimate for 2024 Announced
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 30.5 million bushels (1.281 billion lbs.) of apples was announced Friday as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2024 estimate is above average for the Michigan Apple industry.…
Michigan Sees Increase in Apple Exports with 2023-24 Crop
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Apple industry has seen a steep increase in apple exports since 2020, with bushels shipped increasing by 40 percent, according to the U.S. Apple Export Council.
“Michigan’s surge in apple exports is a testament to our growers’…
October Proclaimed Michigan Apple Month
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month, recognizing the importance of the Michigan Apple industry.
Michigan is known for its diverse agriculture, which includes many specialty crops such as apples.…
Cider Mills, Farm Markets Offer Fall Family Fun
Be a Part of Michigan’s Fall Apple Tradition
LANSING, Mich. – As the 2023 Michigan Apple harvest continues, it’s time for apple fans and cider enthusiasts to plan their trips to their favorite farm markets and cider mills. With tried and true favorite varieties…