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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update –July 2, 2024

Published on July 2, 2024
Another rainy week on the Ridge.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024

Published on July 2, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

Published on June 25, 2024
Sweet cherry harvest has begun for early varieties. Tart cherry growers are preparing for harvest as early as next week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024 

Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting!
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2024

Published on June 25, 2024
A warm and wet week.
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems

Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2024

Published on June 20, 2024
Tart cherries are turning from straw colored to red, and sweet cherry harvest may begin at the end of the week for early varieties.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2024

Published on June 18, 2024
A hot start to summer.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024 

Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants.
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.