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Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022

Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit.
Welcome Cheyenne Sloan, new blueberry and small fruit educator

Published on January 26, 2022
Cheyenne Sloan is the new blueberry and small fruit educator in southwest Michigan and is housed in the Van Buren County Michigan State University Extension office in Paw Paw.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

Published on January 12, 2022
Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 7, 2021

Published on September 7, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the year.
EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances

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

Published on August 31, 2021
Fall harvest season is underway.
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