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West central Michigan small fruit update - August 9, 2022

Published on August 9, 2022
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is advancing rapidly with few problems except for those caused by unusually high summer temperatures and limited precipitation.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

Published on August 9, 2022
Tart cherry harvest will finish this week across the region. The apple crop is coloring nicely.
Considering the flow of food in pack shed design

Published on August 9, 2022
Early in the process of planning a pack shed, think how food moves from harvest until it leaves the care of the operation. Tracing the flow of food helps pinpoint potential sources of contamination that might not otherwise be apparent.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

Published on August 9, 2022
Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022

Published on August 3, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing to put on size.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of Aug. 1, 2022

Published on August 3, 2022
Bur formation is well underway around the state.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 3, 2022

Published on August 3, 2022
Early maturity testing results, early varieties just beginning to show signs of maturity in the Grand Rapids area.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 3, 2022

Published on August 3, 2022
Veraison is here. Harvest is coming!
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

Published on August 2, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is ongoing in northwest Michigan; fruit quality is still holding but fruit is starting to soften as it ripens. Brix levels are high in tart cherries this season.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

Published on August 2, 2022
Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.