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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022

  Published on August 30, 2022
  This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs are being caught in traps.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

  Published on August 2, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022

  Published on July 19, 2022
  Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2022

  Published on July 6, 2022
  Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 28, 2022

  Published on June 28, 2022
  Raspberry harvest is underway. Blueberry and tart cherry harvests will begin soon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

  Published on June 7, 2022
  Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished. 

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  MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

  Published on May 27, 2022
  From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Hot weather this week will speed up crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022

  Published on April 26, 2022
  Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops.