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Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Strawberry harvest continues, first raspberry harvest.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Apple size increased by 8 mm since last week, and some growers are still thinning apples. Growers are estimating tart and sweet cherry crops following cold damage in late April.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Warm weather and scattered showers are forecasted across the region this week. Some early sweet cherry varieties are starting to turn red.
Apple pesticide decision support from MSU goes digital

Published on June 16, 2025
The free MI Fruit Decision website is now live and contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs.
Legacy phosphorus and water quality with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 13, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 19 with a discussion on water quality and phosphorus loss through tile lines with MSU specialist Ehsan Ghane.
First 2025 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in three Michigan counties

Published on June 12, 2025
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 12, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Potato leafhopper is present—watch for it in potatoes and alfalfa. Wheat is done flowering and starting kernel fill.
Wheat Watchers Week of June 9, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 11, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Crops and weeds made a big jump this week with better growing conditions. Aster leafhopper infectivity is up, and downy mildew spores are detected.
Michigan hop pest report - June 12, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Mite numbers are building, and adult corn borer flight has begun in most of the Lower Peninsula.