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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2023

Published on June 20, 2023
Tart cherries are starting to turn red, and sweet cherry harvest is around the corner. Growers are hand thinning peaches and apples to maximize fruit size this season.
Dirt to Glass conference to host MSU CANR leadership for special session with Michigan grape and wine industry stakeholders

Published on June 19, 2023
Plan to attend the special meet and listen session with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources administrators and the grape and wine industry on Aug. 24 at the Dirt to Glass 2023 conference.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 14, 2023

Published on June 15, 2023
Most of Michigan will experience a hot and dry week.
Obliquebanded leafroller management in tree fruits

Published on June 14, 2023
Obliquebanded leafroller is a threat to apples and cherries. First generation larvae are expected in several weeks in southwest Michigan.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2023

Published on June 13, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. Early sweet cherry varieties are turning red.
Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

Published on June 13, 2023
There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 7, 2023

Published on June 8, 2023
High daily temperatures and lack of rain increase the need for supplemental irrigation and promote insect pest outbreaks in blueberries.
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.