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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 3, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Early maturity testing results, early varieties just beginning to show signs of maturity in the Grand Rapids area. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022
Published on August 2, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is ongoing in northwest Michigan; fruit quality is still holding but fruit is starting to soften as it ripens. Brix levels are high in tart cherries this season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022
Published on August 2, 2022
Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 27, 2022
The weekend brought heavy rains across the region, and tart cherry harvest is wrapping up. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2022
Published on July 25, 2022
Growers are in the throes of tart cherry harvest. Fruit quality is holding relatively well with the recent rains and heat. -
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 21, 2022
Published on July 21, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is continuing across the region. Warm weather this week is advancing fruit growth in apple, pear and peach. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well.