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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2023
Published on June 27, 2023
Rain brought some relief from dry, hot weather across the region over the past few days. Sweet cherry harvest has started for early varieties, and tart cherry harvest will begin after July 4. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2023
Published on June 27, 2023
Tart cherry harvest should begin this week, as well as raspberries and blueberries. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 21, 2023
Growers in southeast Michigan are preparing for cherry harvest and spotted wing Drosophila. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Tart cherries are starting to turn red, and sweet cherry harvest is around the corner. Growers are hand thinning peaches and apples to maximize fruit size this season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average. -
Obliquebanded leafroller management in tree fruits
Published on June 14, 2023
Obliquebanded leafroller is a threat to apples and cherries. First generation larvae are expected in several weeks in southwest Michigan. -
Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions
Published on June 13, 2023
There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2023
Published on June 13, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. Early sweet cherry varieties are turning red. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2023
Published on June 13, 2023
June drop, drought conditions, strawberry time. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. This week, expect cool and dry weather across the region.