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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

Published on June 15, 2021
Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 8, 2021

Published on June 8, 2021
With the heat and lack of rain, some crops are beginning to show drought stress. Irrigation is important to maintain fruit and plant growth.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 1, 2021

Published on June 1, 2021
Last week’s rains were welcomed by the fruit crops, but more is needed to reverse this season’s lack of moisture.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 25, 2021

Published on May 25, 2021
With the warm weather came rapid fruit development. Water stress is showing up as a result of the lack of rain in southwest Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021

Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

Published on May 11, 2021
Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021

Published on May 4, 2021
The warm week stimulated quick development. Many crops have made it through the freezes in good shape.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.
Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops

Published on April 22, 2021
Below normal precipitation during the fall and winter has resulted in a decline in groundwater levels. Producers need to prepare for potential challenges, especially if they irrigate crops.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021

Published on April 20, 2021
Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan.