• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Sweet cherries are in bloom and growers are actively protecting from apple scab and brown rot infection.

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  Vincenzina Caputo Earns USDA NIFA Grant to Research Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Food

  Published on January 14, 2019
  AFRE faculty member Vincenzina Caputo recently earned a prestigious USDA NIFA grant to look into consumer perceptions of gene-edited foods and products.

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  Postharvest hopyard considerations

  Published on September 22, 2020
  With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 27, 2014

  Published on May 27, 2014
  There have been a lot of codling moth and plum curculio at apple farms in the past few days.

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  10 Fresh Ideas for Your Garden from Europe

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Add a touch of European flare to your gardens this summer by implementing some of the trends of French and Maltese gardens.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Warm, dry conditions expected across the region. Fruit sizing continues. Cherry harvest underway.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Warmer temperatures in the last week are finally pushing rapid growth of our fruit crops, insects and diseases, too.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report– August 6, 2013

  Published on August 6, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila is now being caught in traps at most fruit farms. Blueberry, blackberry, peach, Japanese plum and summer apple harvest continues, as does a limited harvest of fall red raspberries.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2017

  Published on May 30, 2017
  Strawberry growers in the southern parts of the region will begin harvest in the next four to five days. Our season has jumped ahead again with warm temperatures last week.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 29, 2014

  Published on July 29, 2014
  Summer apple harvest is underway with blueberry and raspberry harvest continuing across the region. Second generation codling moth and oriental fruit moth are flying.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 17, 2020

  Published on June 17, 2020
  High temperatures and transpiration rates could stress plants this week.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 19, 2019

  Published on June 19, 2019
  Are you there summer? It’s me, Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018

  Published on August 21, 2018
  Harvest of early fall apple varieties continues. The entire region has had extremely variable rainfall, with drought continuing for a good number of growers.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Crumbly raspberry disorder, necrotic leaf blotch and bitter pit in apples are starting to be seen at southeast Michigan fruit farms, and spotted wing Drosophila trap catches rise sharply.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 13, 2021

  Published on July 13, 2021
  Warm, wet conditions this week will give way to hot dry conditions next week.

• East Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2018

  Published on August 7, 2018
  Most fruit growers in the region have received much needed rain in the last week. Drought conditions still exist, but soil moisture needs are not as critical for many.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – April 10, 2012

  Published on April 10, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 10, 2024

  Published on July 10, 2024
  Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.

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