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Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 22, 2014
Published on July 22, 2014
Raspberry and blueberry harvest continues across the southeast region. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Some winter damage is apparent. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 25, 2013
Published on June 25, 2013
Recent heat has increased insect activity slightly, but fruit continues to size at a slow rate. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022
Published on June 7, 2022
Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 21, 2015
Published on July 21, 2015
Cherry harvest is in full swing and cherry fruit fly and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are on the rise. Apple maggot adults are also active. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Plants are budding out slowly as mild warmth brings slow, spring growth. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
Sweet cherries are blooming across the region, and honey bee hives have been strong and active for pollination so far. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 23, 2020
Cherry harvest is in full swing northwest Michigan. Growers are harvesting both sweet and tart cherries at this time. -
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?
Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
A cool wet week. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
More rapid fruit growth is expected later in the week when warmer temperatures finally arrive. -
Growing ideas for farming in northwest Michigan
Published on November 8, 2013
Young farmers from northwest Michigan visited farms on the Fruit Ridge last week. -
Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety
Published on August 8, 2016
Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one. -
Clarifications about using the insecticide Belt
Published on May 16, 2016
Tree fruit growers can continue using the insecticide Belt during the 2016 growing season while decision to withdraw product is in review. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries. -
Cherry leaf spot and tart cherries prior to harvest
Published on July 12, 2011
Early cherry leaf spot infections increase the risk of epidemic infection levels in the north. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs.