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Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
Spotted wing drosophila pressure is very high and incoming hurricane remnants may make control difficult.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
More hot, humid weather incoming.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing. Harvest of early summer peaches may start at the end of the week.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 4, 2024

Published on July 8, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
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.