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Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

Published on August 11, 2020
A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

Published on August 4, 2020
Cherry harvest is nearly complete and apples are sizing nicely.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

Published on August 4, 2020
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught.
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

Published on August 4, 2020
Much needed rain finally arrived for most of east Michigan in the past week. Blueberry and early peach harvest continue across the region.
National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination

Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
Midsummer apple pest activity has started. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rising as cherry harvest is in full swing.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
Apples are sizing nicely as the drier summer days are upon us.
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops.