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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 31, 2021

Published on August 31, 2021
Fall harvest season is underway.
EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances

Published on August 31, 2021
EPA is revoking all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos.
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021

Published on August 24, 2021
West central Michigan has been with no rain for the las 12 days, favoring excellent conditions for strawberry, raspberry and blueberry harvest.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021

Published on August 24, 2021
Apple harvest is beginning.
Addressing labor challenges together

Published on August 17, 2021
Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 17, 2021

Published on August 17, 2021
Peach harvest is moving quickly. Bartlett pear harvesting for the processing market is starting in southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

Published on August 10, 2021
Spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug number are increasing.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues.
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021

Published on August 3, 2021
West central Michigan remains under moderated drought conditions, which may affect blueberry fruit quality and yields in fields with limited supplemental irrigation.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 27, 2021

Published on July 27, 2021
Blueberry harvest is in full swing in west central and southwest Michigan. Bluecrop, Jersey and other mid-season varieties are being harvested. Yields and fruit quality are excellent.