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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

Published on June 30, 2020
Hot and dry weather are in the forecast, which is helpful for disease control but growers will have to supplement water supply with irrigation.
East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
Apples grew almost 10 millimeters this week, and most fruitlets are at or approaching 20 millimeters; cherry crop is variable.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
Warm weather is here and SWD populations are rising. Expect to begin protecting susceptible crops.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.
San Jose Scale crawler emergence beginning in Michigan tree fruit

Published on June 23, 2020
Growers are reporting increasing populations of San Jose scale on a more annual basis. Learn about the life cycle and control strategies to help manage this pest.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 23, 2020

Published on June 23, 2020
Average degree day totals in a year that is anything but average.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 16, 2020

Published on June 16, 2020
June drop in apples is winding down. Fruit set looks good.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

Published on June 16, 2020
Strawberry harvest has begun.
East Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

Published on June 16, 2020
Strawberry harvest has begun with strong consumer demand for ready picked and pick your own berries. Even with some rain over the last week, many areas have slipped into drought conditions.