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East Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Primary apple scab season comes to an end with weekend rains. Strawberry harvest continues for most growers, but some farms have struggled to maintain berry quality. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - Aug. 6, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
A hot dry week moves fruit and pests quickly. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Tree fruit bloom has ended. Blueberries are in full bloom. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019
Published on July 16, 2019
Soils remain dry across most of the region. Harvest continues for many fruit crops. A few blueberry farms have opened for picking and several farms are starting to pick a few of the bud berries on fall red raspberries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Dry conditions continue. This week will be cooler. Blueberry harvest continues as peach and plum harvest begins. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 31, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
Drought conditions persist across the region. We have seen a spike in spotted wing Drosophila infested fruit in the last few days in raspberries and blueberries. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Rainfall and mostly cooler temperatures over the last week have continued to slow the growth of fruit crops over the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2019
Published on June 25, 2019
Strawberry harvest continues. Grape bloom is ending. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
Warmer temperatures over the last few days have finally started to push some early growth in fruit crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit report – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Welcomed warm weather came to the region over the weekend, but cooler temperatures are in the forecast and will likely keep development steady for the remainder of the week. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019
Published on April 30, 2019
Colder temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed fruit growth. -
Frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather
Published on April 3, 2012
Get notified of potentially freezing conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. -
Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule open for comment
Published on February 1, 2013
Fresh market produce growers now have the opportunity to see and comment on the proposed produce safety rules issued by the FDA. -
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course. -
Friendly reminder for growers to fill out the spotted wing Drosophila survey
Published on November 12, 2014
To determine the effectiveness of our statewide spotted wing Drosophila monitoring program, we are asking growers to take a quick survey. -
FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes
Published on January 17, 2017
Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
With cold nighttime temperatures over the last week, fruit growth and development has been slow. -
East Michigan fruit update - July 17, 2018
Published on July 17, 2018
Our spotted wing Drosophila trap catch has taken a big jump at some farms, with spider mite and apple maggot populations continuing to build. Some limited areas received rain yesterday, but most remain under drought conditions. -
High-density peach hedging can boost efficiency, save in labor costs
Published on May 25, 2018
Installing a fruiting wall opens up all sorts of new opportunities for growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
A cool wet week.
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