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Register for Dirt to Glass 2022: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up
Published on May 26, 2022
This year's Dirt to Glass conference will focus on soil health, soil identification and soil fertility. Each year, the conference chooses a specific area of study based on the results of an annual educational needs assessment survey. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 25, 2022
Published on May 25, 2022
Wild grape bloom is expected soon in southern Michigan. Shoot growth is slow, but continuing in northern vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth and insect activity this week. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Blueberries are in full bloom and without a late spring, frost damage or drought stress, the fruit load looks excellent. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 18, 2022
Published on May 18, 2022
The heat helped grapes throughout the state move quickly over the past week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.
