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Michigan grape scouting report – August 9, 2023

Published on August 9, 2023
Veraison unfolds in northwest Michigan, initiating the harvest celebration.
Michigan apple harvest prediction dates for 2023

Published on August 9, 2023
Michigan State University apple team releases predicted harvest dates for five production areas in Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023

Published on August 8, 2023
Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.
Michigan Grape Scouting Report – August 2, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Veraison in Michigan: The beginning of the harvest celebration!
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 27, 2023

Published on July 27, 2023
Tart cherry harvest is finishing up, and early peach and plum varieties are being harvested this week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

Published on July 25, 2023
Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 20, 2023

Published on July 21, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is finishing up, and tart cherry harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila populations are being monitored throughout the region. Trap counts remain low for this critical cherry pest.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 19, 2023

Published on July 20, 2023
Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are active. Pest control measures are required to prevent fruit infestations.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023

Published on July 13, 2023
Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields.