MSU Extension Cherries

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2022

  Published on July 25, 2022
  Growers are in the throes of tart cherry harvest. Fruit quality is holding relatively well with the recent rains and heat.

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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.

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  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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 19, 2022

  Published on July 19, 2022
  Hot, dry weather for the remainder of July.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  The region is dry and could use rain. Cherries are coloring, and we can expect local sweet cherries for the National Cherry Festival.