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Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 4, 2021
Published on August 4, 2021
Viticulture Field Day was a success. There are several other events planned for the year. -
Preparing for apple harvest in the Grand Rapids area
Published on August 3, 2021
Harvest is around the corner. Here are a few reminders as you get ready. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Summer days bring routine and early harvest considerations. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
West central Michigan remains under moderated drought conditions, which may affect blueberry fruit quality and yields in fields with limited supplemental irrigation. -
Managing woolly apple aphid
Published on July 30, 2021
When woolly apple aphid colonies make their appearance in apple foliage mid-summer, this is the time to reduce populations so they do not become a nuisance at harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 29, 2021
Published on July 29, 2021
Cooler temperatures expected this coming week will be a welcome change as much of the corn crop in the region is undergoing pollination. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Viticulture Field Day is this Wednesday, July 28, in Benton Harbor. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Peach harvest is beginning and apple harvest is right around the corner. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Tart cherry harvest is winding down in the southern part of the region, and growers are working hard to put this harvest in the books.