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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.
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 chestnut crop report for the week of July 18, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
Bur formation is well underway around the state.
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.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022

Published on July 19, 2022
Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 19, 2022

Published on July 19, 2022
Hot, dry weather for the remainder of July.
Northwest michigan fruit update – July 13, 2022

Published on July 14, 2022
Sweet cherry harvest is underway throughout northwest Michigan. Tarts are ripening fast, so some growers have also begun tart cherry harvest.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 13, 2022

Published on July 13, 2022
Most of northwest Michigan's grape-growing regions have reached over 900 GDD. In grape berry moth egglaying sites, plan for a lengthy period of protection from the second generation, as this pest's egglaying continues through July.