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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.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021

Published on July 27, 2021
Viticulture Field Day is this Wednesday, July 28, in Benton Harbor.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 20, 2021

Published on July 20, 2021
Summer insect populations are continuing to increase.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 13, 2021

Published on July 13, 2021
Summer fruit harvest continues for berries and tree fruit. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 13, 2021

Published on July 13, 2021
Blueberry harvest is underway in south and west central Michigan. Fruit is of excellent quality and yields are good.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 6, 2021

Published on July 7, 2021
Summer fruit harvest is underway for berries and tree fruit.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 6, 2021

Published on July 6, 2021
Blueberry harvest has started with varieties like Bluetta, Duke, Draper and other early varieties. Harvest of Bluecrop, one of the main Michigan varieties, will start soon.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

Published on June 29, 2021
The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.
West central Michigan small fruit update– June 29, 2021

Published on June 29, 2021
Blueberries started ripening in west central Michigan, but spotted wing Drosophila has arrived too.