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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.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - July 1, 2026

Published on July 1, 2026
Raspberry and cherry harvests are in full swing while blueberry harvest and strawberry renovation are just getting started.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 1, 2026

Published on July 1, 2026
Heat, harvest and summer cover sprays take center stage.
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 23, 2026

Published on June 24, 2026
Strawberry harvest wraps up while cherry harvest is starting.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked.