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Michigan grape scouting report – June 19, 2024

Published on June 19, 2024
Essential updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest control. Stay informed and optimize your vineyard's health and productivity!
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024 

Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024

Published on June 18, 2024
Cherry harvest is starting as strawberry harvest ends. Be prepared for heat and spotted wing drosophila.
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries

Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 13, 2024

Published on June 13, 2024
Essential updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest control. Stay informed and optimize your vineyard's health and productivity!
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024

Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024

Published on June 4, 2024
Fruit development is 10-plus days ahead of normal.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024

Published on June 4, 2024
Strawberry harvest continues for small fruit while tree fruits approach June drop.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2024

Published on May 31, 2024
Strawberry harvests are starting in southeast Michigan.
Sharpen your harvest predictions: Crop estimation at Parallel 45 Vines and Wines

Published on May 29, 2024
Join the free First Friday meeting on June 7 to master crop estimation for a successful harvest.