• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

    Published on May 21, 2025
    Sweet and tart cherries are in petal fall after an extremely fast bloom period with the warm weather last week. Gala are in king bloom petal fall, and Honeycrisp are at 80% bloom; pollination weather has been particularly cool for honeybee flight.

  • Michigan grape scouting report – May 21, 2025

    Published on May 21, 2025
    Check out the latest Michigan grape scouting report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

  • Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025

    Published on May 14, 2025
    Sweet cherries are in full bloom, and tart cherries are close behind at 50% bloom. Apples are at pink, and growers are busy with bloom activities.

  • Michigan grape scouting report – May 14, 2025

    Published on May 14, 2025
    Check out the latest Michigan grape scouting report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

  • Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

    Published on May 6, 2025
    The cool spring has been replaced by a few warm days that moved plant development along. We are at white bud in sweet cherry varieties. We had a cold night April 30, and growers are assessing if the low temperatures resulted in damage.