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How should fruit growers respond to hail and severe storms?
Published on July 12, 2016
Quick action by growers can reduce losses in fruit plantings damaged by storms. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Recent rains eased drought conditions for some farms. Sweet cherry harvest has finished for some and continues for others. Harvest continues for tart cherries, summer red raspberries, blueberries and early peach varieties. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Tree fruit harvest is underway for sweet and tart cherries and apricots. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Managing tree fruit diseases is key following stormy weather and hail last week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Blueberry harvest is in full swing. Apricot, plum and peach harvest is starting. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2016
Published on July 8, 2016
Numbers are up throughout the network this week; susceptible crops need to be protected. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016
Published on July 5, 2016
The drought continues over east Michigan, with plant stress signs becoming more common. Strawberry harvest has finished. Sweet and tart cherry and summer red raspberry harvest continues. Early blueberry and peach varieties are being harvested. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016
Published on July 5, 2016
Cherry harvest is underway, and rain is needed to help fruit size. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 5, 2016
Published on July 5, 2016
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing in southwest Michigan. -
Bird management options for fruit growers
Published on June 30, 2016
Bird damage may be more intense in dry years as birds turn to fruit to meet their nutrition and hydration needs. Fruit growers can employ one or more bird deterrent strategies.