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Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2026

Published on July 8, 2026
Summer cover programs, harvest transitions and second-generation insect activity shape this week’s orchard priorities.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2026

Published on July 6, 2026
Sweet cherries are being harvested across the region, and tart cherry harvest will start next week for some growers.
Planting for profit and diversity: Can growing native plant seed be a new cropping option?

Published on July 6, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity—and strengthen farmer and community well-being—they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - July 1, 2026

Published on July 1, 2026
Raspberry and cherry harvests are in full swing while blueberry harvest and strawberry renovation are just getting started.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2026

Published on July 1, 2026
Heat, harvest and summer cover sprays take center stage.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2026

Published on July 1, 2026
In addition to record-breaking rainfall in parts of Leelanau and Antrim counties, the weather has been extremely hot this week, increasing the risk for brown rot infection in ripening sweet cherries.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 1, 2026

Published on July 1, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. Use these timely insights to guide informed, proactive vineyard management decisions and optimize vine health and productivity.
Unusual timing for wild grape bloom this spring, and implications for grape berry moth control

Published on June 30, 2026
Guidance for controlling the second generation of grape berry moth in July.
Michigan chestnut crop report – June 18, 2026

Published on June 30, 2026
Black stem borer activity continues and potato leafhopper has arrived. Growers should be looking ahead to bloom time fungicide applications for brown rot management.