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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 7, 2015
Published on July 7, 2015
Tart cherry and blueberry harvest are underway with an excellent crop expected. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022
Published on August 17, 2022
Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021
Published on May 25, 2021
With the warm weather came rapid fruit development. Water stress is showing up as a result of the lack of rain in southwest Michigan. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 12, 2016
Published on August 12, 2016
Traps continue to catch high numbers of spotted wing Drosophila flies. As high risk of infestation continues to be expected, susceptible crops must be protected. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020
Published on July 28, 2020
Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021
Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread. -
How hot? How dry? Enviro-weather tools help answer these questions
Published on July 10, 2012
Fruit and vegetable growers can use MSU’s Enviro-weather tools to quickly compare seasonal heat (degree-day) and moisture (precipitation) accumulations with previous years and “normal” years. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 7, 2015
Published on July 7, 2015
More than 60 brown marmorated stink bug traps were set up last week in all of the major Michigan fruit and vegetable producing counties with no captures so far. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020
Published on April 7, 2020
With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Weather has been warm and dry, wet and cold and finally windy and cold. Cool weather during bloom has extended bloom in tree fruit and blueberries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 21, 2016
Published on June 21, 2016
Sweet cherry harvest has begun. Scattered hail storms have caused some damage. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
Warmer temperatures have pushed a good amount of growth in all fruit crops. Apple growers are thinning aggressively. Strawberry growers need to keep a close eye on soil moisture levels. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit Report – April 21, 2015
Published on April 21, 2015
Stone fruit bloom has begun. Cooler weather should slow plants down with frost risk towards the weekend. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Summer days bring routine and early harvest considerations. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 7, 2016
Published on June 7, 2016
The hot weather in late May led to a large June drop in tree fruit. Strawberry harvest is underway. Grape bloom has begun. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020
Published on September 8, 2020
Apple and wine grape harvests are underway. Fall is a good time to test soils for nematodes.
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