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Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations

Published on August 4, 2025
Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2025

Published on July 29, 2025
Peach harvest is accelerating and we have the first veraison in grapes.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 29, 2025

Published on July 29, 2025
Blueberry harvest is at its peak and more than two weeks ahead of schedule.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025

Published on July 22, 2025
First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2025

Published on July 16, 2025
Blueberry and raspberry harvests continue while early peaches and apples come to market.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 9, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Blueberry harvest is underway in west central and southwest Michigan. Hand-harvest of early-season varieties like Duke started last week. Fruit quality and size are excellent.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Fruit is ripening in southwest Michigan.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

Published on July 8, 2025
Cherry and raspberry harvest continues while blueberries start.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2025

Published on July 2, 2025
Cherry harvest continues while we see the first blueberry harvest and earliest peaches.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 24, 2025

Published on June 27, 2025
It was a hot week. Crops moved quickly.