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Michigan grape scouting report – July 30, 2025

Published on July 30, 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.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2025

Published on July 29, 2025
Peach harvest is accelerating and we have the first veraison in grapes.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 23, 2025

Published on July 23, 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.
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.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 16, 2025

Published on July 16, 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.
Early hedging for healthier canopies and better ripening in cool climates

Published on July 15, 2025
Optimize canopy health and fruit ripening by timing hedging earlier in the growing season, especially in cool climate vineyards with short ripening windows.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2025

Published on July 15, 2025
Growers are harvesting sweet and tart cherries. There is significant pressure from American brown rot and spotted wing drosophila with the warm and humid conditions.
Rooting the future: The untapped power of cover crops in Michigan vineyards

Published on July 14, 2025
Exploring the role of biodiversity, resilience and regenerative practices in Michigan's wine industry.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2025

Published on July 9, 2025
Sweet cherry harvest will begin this week. Growers have been busy managing ripening fruit for American brown rot and spotted wing drosophila.