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Michigan grape scouting report – August 9, 2023
Published on August 9, 2023
Veraison unfolds in northwest Michigan, initiating the harvest celebration. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 8, 2023
Published on August 8, 2023
Red Haven harvest and apple harvest dates. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023
Published on August 8, 2023
Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan. -
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan. -
Michigan Grape Scouting Report – August 2, 2023
Published on August 2, 2023
Veraison in Michigan: The beginning of the harvest celebration! -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 1, 2023
Published on August 1, 2023
Growers are continuing harvests and preparing for brown marmorated stink bug. Spotted wing Drosophila has been caught in the region. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 27, 2023
Published on July 27, 2023
Tart cherry harvest is finishing up, and early peach and plum varieties are being harvested this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023
Published on July 25, 2023
Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 20, 2023
Published on July 21, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is finishing up, and tart cherry harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila populations are being monitored throughout the region. Trap counts remain low for this critical cherry pest. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 19, 2023
Published on July 20, 2023
Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are active. Pest control measures are required to prevent fruit infestations.