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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 9, 2026

Published on June 10, 2026
Fruitlets are rapidly growing. It will be hot and humid this week before a cool down into the weekend.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026

Published on June 10, 2026
Stone fruit pits are hardening and coloring.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2026

Published on June 10, 2026
High temperatures and rain forecasted for this week means summer is here.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026

Published on June 9, 2026
Recent rain was much needed after an extended dry period. Fruit is sizing across orchard blocks. We are still in the thinning window for apples.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2026

Published on June 8, 2026
Fruitlets are rapidly growing with hot weather this week in the west central region.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Much-needed rain expected this weekend!
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Cherry and apple bloom is over, and the cherries that are coming are sizing. Growers are thinning apples with the warm conditions in the forecast.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 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.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.