MSU Extension Grapes

News

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 15, 2022

  Published on June 15, 2022
  Watch for disease infections this week. Northern Michigan could see rains several days. Southern Michigan is hot and humid.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

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  Early season control of grape berry moth in Michigan vineyards for 2022

  Published on June 8, 2022
  Adjusting strategies for different vineyards is essential.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 8, 2022

  Published on June 8, 2022
  Clusters are expanding in northwest Michigan. Grape bloom is underway in southern parts of the state.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

  Published on June 7, 2022
  Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  Irrigation to help get the crop started

  Published on June 2, 2022
  Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – June 1, 2022

  Published on June 1, 2022
  Grape bloom has begun in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished. 

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  Register for the Northwest Michigan Roundtable Discussion on Under-Vine Management Hybrid Meeting on June 10

  Published on May 31, 2022
  Under-vine mowing and perennial cover crops are used to reduce canopy vigor and pesticide use, as well as to regulate competition for nutrients and water.