MSU Extension Grapes

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes.

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  Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.

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  Bird damage reduction strategies utilizing viticultural practices

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Bird damage begins around veraison and continues until late fall/winter when grapes are harvested for ice-wine production. If you don't have bird control, crop losses can reach up to 95% and 60% in red and white varieties, respectively.

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  Viticultural practices in northwest Michigan at veraison

  Published on August 20, 2020
  Meticulous and timely viticultural practices are critical when the growing season is short. Follow this timely information to optimize your vineyards' health, profitability and sustainability.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  Most grapes have completed or are starting veraison. Grape berry moth and downy mildew incidents are increasing.

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  East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  Brown marmorated stink bugs are being found in apples and peaches over the past week, with some feeding damage seen in apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 18, 2020

  Published on August 18, 2020
  A derecho blew across the region last Monday, leaving damage in its wake. The most affected agricultural areas appear to be western and southern Berrien County.

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  Michigan Grape scouting report – August 12, 2020

  Published on August 12, 2020
  Pest pressure is increasing, and some growers are clearing up from the derecho.

• East Michigan fruit crop update – August 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  Harvest has begun for Red Haven and other main season peach varieties. Blueberry harvest continues across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020

  Published on August 11, 2020
  A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards.