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Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022
Published on August 2, 2022
Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 27, 2022
The weekend brought heavy rains across the region, and tart cherry harvest is wrapping up. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022
Published on July 26, 2022
Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend. -
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 21, 2022
Published on July 21, 2022
Tart cherry harvest is continuing across the region. Warm weather this week is advancing fruit growth in apple, pear and peach. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Hot, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022
Published on July 19, 2022
Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Slightly cooler and wetter conditions this week, then expect a return to warm, dry weather for the remainder of July. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022
Published on July 12, 2022
Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.