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West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 26, 2022

Published on July 27, 2022
The weekend brought heavy rains across the region, and tart cherry harvest is wrapping up.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 27, 2022

Published on July 27, 2022
Hedging at the right time can maintain your canopy young and active at the end of the growing season.
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 – July 26, 2022

Published on July 26, 2022
The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2022

Published on July 25, 2022
Growers are in the throes of tart cherry harvest. Fruit quality is holding relatively well with the recent rains and heat.
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available

Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of July 18, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
Bur formation is well underway around the state.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 21, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is continuing across the region. Warm weather this week is advancing fruit growth in apple, pear and peach.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 20, 2022

Published on July 20, 2022
The majority of Michigan's grape growing regions are in the mild grape growing season.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 19, 2022

Published on July 19, 2022
Hot, dry weather for the remainder of July.