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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021
Published on June 15, 2021
Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 9, 2021
Published on June 9, 2021
Grape bloom has started in southern Michigan. Bloom on hybrid wine grapes and early vinifera should begin soon in northern parts of the state. Now is a critical time to control diseases. -
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. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 26, 2021
Published on May 26, 2021
Heat from the past week helped grapes move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Pest management approaches in a winter or freeze damaged grape vineyard
Published on May 26, 2021
Growers may want to alter pest management practices depending on how much winter damage has occurred in vineyards. -
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. -
Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?
Published on May 24, 2021
Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury. -
MSU Extension’s grape scouting reports for 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
Michigan State University Extension will provide weekly reports of scouting efforts across the state, covering many parts of grape growing including vine phenology and horticultural updates, pest and disease management, and weather. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 19, 2021
Published on May 19, 2021
This is the first of our weekly grape scouting reports covering the state of Michigan for 2021. Sign up to receive these reports by email. -
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. -
Water up and irrigate in
Published on April 27, 2021
Over the wide variety of planting and soil-applied herbicide situations, most irrigated producers will gain from an early-season irrigation application. The limiting factor is whether the irrigation system is ready to go. -
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. -
Rose chafer management for northwest vineyards
Published on June 15, 2021
Michigan's small fruit crops can be affected by the rose chafer beetles because adults can eat plant tissue in massive amounts. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 2, 2021
Published on June 2, 2021
The heat from the past week helped grapes to move quickly. Shoots are lengthening throughout Michigan and clusters are becoming visible. -
Early season vineyard management
Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst.
