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West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2024
Published on July 9, 2024
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing. Harvest of early summer peaches may start at the end of the week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 9, 2024
Published on July 9, 2024
Peach harvest is underway in the area. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024
Published on July 9, 2024
More hot, humid weather incoming. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Another rainy week on the Ridge. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
A warm and wet week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting! -
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems
Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems. -
The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards
Published on June 20, 2024
Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest.