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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018

  Published on July 24, 2018
  A wet weekend eases drought worries. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Spotted wing Drosophila and labor are problems as fruit harvest moves quickly.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 1, 2017

  Published on August 1, 2017
  Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report for the 2017 season.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 5, 2017

  Published on September 5, 2017
  Harvest is fast approaching – what you need to consider.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020

  Published on August 4, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs and adults are being caught.

• Orchard and plant tour promoted institutional purchases of dried and frozen Michigan cherries

  Published on August 29, 2016
  Institutional stakeholders were given a first-hand glimpse at the Michigan cherry supply chain

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 12, 2014

  Published on August 12, 2014
  Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan and spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up sharply.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

  Published on September 6, 2023
  Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 9, 2013

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Blueberry and cherry harvest is producing high volumes of good quality fruit.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 30, 2015

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Tart and sweet cherries are beginning to color up, and harvest is expected to start by the second week of July.

• Finer points of cleaning and sanitizing fruit and vegetable contact surfaces

  Published on April 10, 2018
  The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requires cleaning and sanitizing harvest containers. Learn how to clean and sanitize, and when it is required under the Produce Safety Rule.

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  Tart cherry fruit removal and diversion credits impacts on crop insurance

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Helping growers to make informed decisions about the implications of fruit removal and diversion credits on crop insurance.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Severe storms on Sunday damaged fruit crops across northwest Lower Michigan.

• Increase of spotted wing Drosophila in berry crops

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Increasing spotted wing Drosophila catches highlight the need for tighter harvest intervals and excellent berry protection.

• Cherry Variety and High-Tech Research Showcase July 9

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Participants will tour apple thinning trials and take part in discussions on orchard technologies, tart cherry selections and hedgerow systems, high efficiency training systems and much more.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2013

  Published on June 18, 2013
  Plants and crops continue to look good in the southwest region.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Pollination and disease management have been on grower’s minds with the continued cool and wet conditions.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  Apples are coloring in northwest Michigan orchards.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020

  Published on September 1, 2020
  Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing.

• East Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Soils are very dry, creating drought stress in tree and small fruits. Strawberry harvest has finished in southern parts of our region, and sweet and tart cherry and summer red raspberry harvest is getting underway.