Fruit Production
Upcoming Events:
Tree Fruit IPM Weekly Meetings 2025 - Best Management Practices for PGR use in Apples
July 2, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar & In-person location: Northwest Michigan Horticulture & Research Center, 6686 S. Center Highway, Traverse City, MI
This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information to tree fruit growers on weather, trap counts, disease pressure and other topics that are area specific.
July 11, 2025 – July 12, 2025 The Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, 370 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
This two-day conference provides meaningful educational workshops, practical training, and networking opportunities designed specifically for veteran farmers, agricultural professionals, and caregivers.
Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Michigan Enology Experience
July 30, 2025 – July 31, 2025 Day 1: Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Day 2: Lake Michigan College Welch Center for Wine and Viticulture, 2774 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Two days of education about the latest technology, strategies and techniques in viticulture and winemaking.
2025 Dirt to Glass: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up
August 21, 2025 – August 22, 2025 The Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park, 1500 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
Dirt to Glass™ 2025 takes place August 21 and 22 in Traverse City, Michigan. Designed to empower growers, winemakers, and industry professionals, Dirt to Glass is not just a conference—it’s a catalyst for transformation in the Michigan wine industry.
Articles:
Updates to the 2025 Fruit Management Guide
Comprehensive management strategies for vineyards after hailstorms
New digital tool for apple growers: MSU launches MI Fruit Decision website and instructional videoMichigan Blueberry 2024 Cost of Production report is now available