News
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New spotted lanternfly bulletin for Michigan homeowners and residents
Published on September 23, 2024
This bulletin provides an overview of spotted lanternfly to help residents prepare as this invasive insect spreads in Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 4, 2024
Published on September 4, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Honeycrisp. Cold-hardy wine grapes are at peak harvest. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024
Published on August 6, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Gala and Premier Honeycrisp while peach harvest comes to a close. Seedless grape harvest is starting and Concords have hit veraison. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2024
Published on August 6, 2024
More grape varieties hit veraison while Red Haven peach harvest and early apples continue. -
Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024
Published on August 6, 2024
Apple maturity and integrated pest management information. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2024
Published on July 24, 2024
Red Haven peaches are starting along with early apples. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 23, 2024
Published on July 23, 2024
Tart cherry harvest is wrapping up. Harvest of early summer peaches and plum varieties has begun. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 23, 2024
Published on July 23, 2024
Early apple variety harvest is starting in the area.