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Michigan chestnut crop report – May 29, 2025

Published on June 2, 2025
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper has arrived.
How do pre-plant soil treatments improve growth and control nematodes in cherry orchards?

Published on May 29, 2025
Pre-plant soil treatments, including fumigants, nematicides and organic amendments, improve tree growth and reduce harmful nematode populations, offering promising solutions for managing orchard replant disease in Michigan cherry systems.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 28, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Tart cherries are out of the shuck, and apples are ready for thinning in some orchards.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
With the cooler temperatures, many apples are still in bloom in the north. Growers are balancing disease control management with the cool weather.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Last week was cool, so there wasn’t much movement.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Cool temperatures slowed fruit development. There is some lingering bloom.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 21, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan grape scouting report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Tart cherry is at petal fall, and early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split. Apple varieties are at petal fall or early fruit set.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state.