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East Michigan fruit report – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Strawberry harvest continues across the region, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is just getting underway and sweet cherry harvest will begin in a few days. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Update on growing degree-days, frost damage, tree fruit developmental stages, fungal diseases and insect pests for the tree fruit industry in west central Michigan. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Much needed rainfall and cooler temperatures provide relief. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Fruit are sizing and recent stormy weather has been a concern for disease management. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Strawberries are in harvest with the first and the second harvest having good fruit quality but prevailing hot and dry weather conditions are cutting short the harvest season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Hot conditions and dry soils are stressing plants. Growers are irrigating on sandy soils. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Strawberry harvest continues across the region, although some farms have limited picking due to poor fruit quality. Soils remain dry at most farms. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2017
Published on June 13, 2017
Hot weather requires irrigation for tree fruits.