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Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 4, 2026

Published on August 5, 2026
Red Haven harvest is starting, and brown marmorated stink bugs are emerging.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
First grapes are at veraison. Blueberry and peach harvest continues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
Cooler weather and a steady breeze bring improved field conditions. Blueberry, raspberry and peach harvest continues while the first apple harvests remain a few weeks away.
MSU Extension hosts fifth annual Blueberry Research Field Day

Published on July 24, 2026
Join Michigan State University Extension for a blueberry-focused event on September 9 in Fennville.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2026

Published on July 22, 2026
Blueberries and peaches continue; Dealing with smoke, cyclospora and Japanese Beetles.
Japanese beetle control for fruit orchards and vineyards

Published on July 15, 2026
Fruit growers have several strategies to manage Japanese beetle, with Perimeter sprays showing promise in recent trials.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2026

Published on July 15, 2026
Blueberry and raspberry harvest continues while peach harvest is starting.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2026

Published on July 15, 2026
Harvest, heat and humidity define this week in southwest Michigan.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2026

Published on July 8, 2026
Blueberry and raspberry harvest continues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 8, 2026

Published on July 8, 2026
Summer cover programs, harvest transitions and second-generation insect activity shape this week’s orchard priorities.