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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.