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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024

Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties.
Traverse City cherry, apple grower optimistic new climate program will address soil health

Published on June 19, 2024
Raul Gomez, operations manager of Wunsch Farms in Traverse City, said changing climate patterns have shown the importance of accurately applying water and nutrients to the soil.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024 

Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024

Published on June 18, 2024
Cherry harvest is starting as strawberry harvest ends. Be prepared for heat and spotted wing drosophila.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

Published on June 18, 2024
A hot start to summer.
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries

Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.
Codling moth management options for Michigan apples

Published on June 12, 2024
Optimize first generation codling moth management by using the degree-day model to time interventions and scouting to track thresholds.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024

Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

Published on June 11, 2024
Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

Published on June 11, 2024
Settling into summer on the Ridge.