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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.
Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

Published on June 13, 2023
There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 7, 2023

Published on June 8, 2023
High daily temperatures and lack of rain increase the need for supplemental irrigation and promote insect pest outbreaks in blueberries.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.
Protecting blueberry blooms from extreme heat injury using overhead irrigation

Published on June 1, 2023
Michigan’s blueberry industry has been increasingly affected by climate change with spring heatwaves and long, dry periods causing potential yield losses.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 24, 2023
Michigan blueberries are in full bloom with excellent weather conditions, which should hopefully ensure good pollination for an abundant and excellent fruit crop.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 23, 2023
Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 17, 2023

Published on May 17, 2023
The 2023 blueberry season is already in progress. In Van Buren, Allegan and Ottawa counties, varieties like Wayman, Bluetta, Bluecrop and Elliott are going from full bloom to 75%, 75%, 50% and 25% bloom, respectively.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

Published on May 16, 2023
Strawberry bloom is underway across the region. Apple bloom is finishing. Most stone fruit is out of the shuck.