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Updated factsheet on managing spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry
Published on June 25, 2026
New factsheet covers best practices for managing spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 23, 2026
Published on June 24, 2026
Strawberry harvest wraps up while cherry harvest is starting. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 23, 2026
Published on June 24, 2026
Sweet and tart cherries are turning red across the region, and early sweet cherry varieties are ready for harvest this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2026
Published on June 24, 2026
Sweet and tart cherries are starting to turn red across the region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2026
Published on June 23, 2026
Sweet and tart cherries are beginning to color, and strawberry harvest is ongoing. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026
Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
High temperatures and rain forecasted for this week means summer is here. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
Stone fruit pits are hardening and coloring. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
Fruitlets are rapidly growing. It will be hot and humid this week before a cool down into the weekend. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 9, 2026
Recent rain was much needed after an extended dry period. Fruit is sizing across orchard blocks. We are still in the thinning window for apples.