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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
The weather is heating up again after a cooler than normal week. Sweet and tart cherries are starting to color. Apple size has increased and is likely too big for further chemical thinning. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
The heatwave affecting west Michigan is causing sunscald and bronzing in berries, especially in summer strawberries. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 16, 2022
Published on June 16, 2022
High heat and timely rains have pushed crop development rapidly with soybean reaching flowering in early-planted fields and sidedressing beginning in early-planted corn. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 15, 2022
Published on June 15, 2022
Watch for disease infections this week. Northern Michigan could see rains several days. Southern Michigan is hot and humid. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Hot weather conditions will prevail for the next seven days making supplemental irrigation a need for blueberries and strawberries to maintain yield and fruit quality. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Despite the cooler weather last week, fruit size increased significantly. Growers have been concentrating on apple thinning, and this process has been difficult with the cool conditions. -
Suspected annual bluegrass weevil on golf course in Michigan
Published on June 13, 2022
Suspected annual bluegrass weevil has been initially identified on a golf course in southeast Michigan. This is a significant pest for golf course turf, especially annual bluegrass, and if confirmed will be the first occurrence in Michigan. -
First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Bay and Saginaw counties
Published on June 13, 2022
Growers urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check MSU’s downy mildew website for updates. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 9, 2022
Published on June 9, 2022
Another shift in weather patterns will bring summer temperatures back by the beginning of next week, accelerating crop development heading into the middle of the month.