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Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 21, 2022
Published on July 21, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is continuing across the region. Warm weather this week is advancing fruit growth in apple, pear and peach. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Hot, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
Northwest michigan fruit update – July 13, 2022
Published on July 14, 2022
Sweet cherry harvest is underway throughout northwest Michigan. Tarts are ripening fast, so some growers have also begun tart cherry harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Slightly cooler and wetter conditions this week, then expect a return to warm, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2022
Published on July 6, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Raspberry harvest is underway. Blueberry and tart cherry harvests will begin soon. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 28, 2022
Published on June 28, 2022
Cooler weather this week is a relief from last week’s heat, and cherry harvest is just around the corner.