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West central Michigan small fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest is almost complete. Harvest of early blueberry varieties started this week in Allegan and Van Buren counties. Some high tunnel produced raspberries are also harvested, and summer raspberries will start soon. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 30, 2020
Published on June 30, 2020
Hot weather is here and SWD populations are rising; growers should begin protecting susceptible crops. -
Renovate perennial strawberry fields to maximize yield next year
Published on June 26, 2020
Control perennial weeds after harvest to reduce competition and improve yield. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest is underway with excellent fruit quality thanks to good weather conditions. However, cold and limited rain during the early part of the growing period reduced yields in many fields. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 23, 2020
Published on June 23, 2020
Warm weather is here and SWD populations are rising. Expect to begin protecting susceptible crops. -
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm.
