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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021
Published on June 8, 2021
With the heat and lack of rain, some crops are beginning to show drought stress. Irrigation is important to maintain fruit and plant growth. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 2, 2021
Published on June 2, 2021
The heat from the past week helped grapes to move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 1, 2021
Published on June 1, 2021
Last week’s rains were welcomed by the fruit crops, but more is needed to reverse this season’s lack of moisture. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Pest management approaches in a winter or freeze damaged grape vineyard
Published on May 26, 2021
Growers may want to alter pest management practices depending on how much winter damage has occurred in vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
With the warm weather came rapid fruit development. Water stress is showing up as a result of the lack of rain in southwest Michigan. -
Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?
Published on May 24, 2021
Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury. -
MSU Extension’s grape scouting reports for 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Michigan State University Extension will provide weekly reports of scouting efforts across the state, covering many parts of grape growing including vine phenology and horticultural updates, pest and disease management, and weather. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 19, 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
This is the first of our weekly grape scouting reports covering the state of Michigan for 2021. Sign up to receive these reports by email. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well.