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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have taken a sharp rise at some east Michigan farms. Apple and fall red raspberry harvest are in full swing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018
Published on September 19, 2018
It’s been a warm, dry week as apple harvest gains momentum. Grape harvest is beginning. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 11, 2018
Published on September 11, 2018
A cool, cloudy week helped apples but could be a problem in grapes. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Tree fruit harvest continues. Grape harvest will begin soon. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Most areas received ample rains over the last two weeks, bringing seasonal totals back to normal to above normal levels. Drought continues for a few growers, mainly in the southern reaches of the region. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018
Published on September 4, 2018
Heavy rains reduce drought risk and increase disease risk. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 28, 2018
Published on August 28, 2018
Peach, apple, pear and plum harvest continues. Blueberry harvest is ending. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest is beginning for early apple varieties. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
Harvest of early fall apple varieties continues. The entire region has had extremely variable rainfall, with drought continuing for a good number of growers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 21, 2018
Published on August 21, 2018
The weather in the northwest continues to be hot and dry.