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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 3, 2024

Published on July 3, 2024
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is underway with fruit of excellent quality and flavor.
Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling

Published on July 2, 2024
Weekly crop water use recommendations offer irrigators scientifically based guidance on how much irrigation water to apply when rainfall is insufficient.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024

Published on July 2, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024

Published on July 2, 2024
Another rainy week on the Ridge.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2024

Published on July 2, 2024
Blueberry harvest starts while cherries wind down. Spotted wing drosophila problems are persisting.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 26, 2024

Published on June 26, 2024
Spotted lanternfly was identified in a new site in southern Monroe County outside fruit-growing areas. MSU and agencies monitor statewide, including vineyards. Report sightings to DNR's Eyes In The Field.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

Published on June 25, 2024
A warm and wet week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024 

Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting!
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 25, 2024

Published on June 25, 2024
Cherry and raspberry harvests continue with blueberries on deck. Spotted lanternfly has been caught in Monroe County.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

Published on June 25, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week.