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

  Published on August 20, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers climb higher and higher.

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  Managing grapevine crown gall

  Published on April 29, 2019
  There are several factors to consider when managing bacterial induced crown gall in grapes.

• 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.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021

  Published on August 10, 2021
  The first apple maturity report of the season is out this week.

• Dairy Market Update, August 2012

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Dairy fundamentals continue to strengthen as the national dairy herd shrinks.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 29, 2021

  Published on June 29, 2021
  The region saw 3-6 inches of rain in the past week. Soils are saturated.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 11, 2017

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2025

  Published on July 9, 2025
  Tart cherry harvest has begun in west central Michigan.

• New AgBioResearch faculty members announced

  Published on October 2, 2012
  Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch is pleased to welcome three new faculty members, all of whom joined MSU and became affiliated with AgBioResearch in August.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 29, 2018

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Hot weather has accelerated plant growth and dried the soils.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 7, 2013

  Published on May 7, 2013
  Tree fruit are blooming, plant growth has been very rapid and soils are drying.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – August 6, 2025

  Published on August 6, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 30, 2025

  Published on July 30, 2025
  Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 23, 2021

  Published on June 23, 2021
  Grape bloom continues in northern Michigan and is ending in southern regions. Several diseases have been found at high pressure sites.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 8, 2020

  Published on July 8, 2020
  Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 28, 2016

  Published on June 28, 2016
  Spotted wing Drosophila management is underway in susceptible fruit crops, and sweet cherry harvest will begin early next week.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018

  Published on June 19, 2018
  Cherries are ripening, apples are sizing and growers are focused on pest and disease management.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – May 1, 2012

  Published on May 1, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.