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East Michigan fruit crop report – July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Tart cherry, summer red and black raspberry harvest continues, with blueberry harvest starting at some farms. Much-needed rain swept through the region, bringing hail to several farms. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update — July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Frequent precipitation has led to concerns with powdery mildew, brown rot and cherry leaf spot. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 11, 2017
Published on July 11, 2017
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Cherry harvest is winding down. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 5, 2017
Published on July 5, 2017
Tart cherry harvest has begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2017
Published on July 5, 2017
Much needed rain came to Lenawee and Monroe counties. Harvest continues for sweet and tart cherries, summer red raspberries and saskatoons. Strawberry harvest continues at a few farms. -
Plan to change when dealing with spotted wing Drosophila
Published on June 28, 2017
Growers will need a fresh approach to managing spotted wing Drosophila. -
Management considerations for peach orchards with edge damage from oriental fruit moth
Published on June 27, 2017
What growers need to do to manage oriental fruit moth in Michigan peach blocks. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Blueberry and sweet cherry harvest is underway. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Updates on cherry leaf spot, apple scab, spotted wing Drosophila and oriental fruit moth. -
East Michigan fruit report – June 27, 2017
Published on June 27, 2017
Sweet and tart cherry harvest is starting. Summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Strawberry harvest continues across the mid and northern parts of the region.