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Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 4, 2021
Published on August 4, 2021
Viticulture Field Day was a success. There are several other events planned for the year. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Summer days bring routine and early harvest considerations. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
Grapes are beginning veraison. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Preparing for apple harvest in the Grand Rapids area
Published on August 3, 2021
Harvest is around the corner. Here are a few reminders as you get ready. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
West central Michigan remains under moderated drought conditions, which may affect blueberry fruit quality and yields in fields with limited supplemental irrigation. -
Managing woolly apple aphid
Published on July 30, 2021
When woolly apple aphid colonies make their appearance in apple foliage mid-summer, this is the time to reduce populations so they do not become a nuisance at harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 29, 2021
Published on July 29, 2021
Cooler temperatures expected this coming week will be a welcome change as much of the corn crop in the region is undergoing pollination. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Peach harvest is beginning and apple harvest is right around the corner. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Blueberry harvest is in full swing in west central and southwest Michigan. Bluecrop, Jersey and other mid-season varieties are being harvested. Yields and fruit quality are excellent. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Viticulture Field Day is this Wednesday, July 28, in Benton Harbor.