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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
Hot and wet weather are in the forecast. Growers are gearing up to cover ripening fruit to control insects and fungal diseases. Spotted wing drosophila has been caught in cherry and strawberry blocks. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
Cherry harvest is starting as strawberry harvest ends. Be prepared for heat and spotted wing drosophila. -
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries
Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Settling into summer on the Ridge. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Sweet cherries are starting to color, and more June drop is evident in many sweet cherry varieties. Apples are also sizing, and growers are evaluating their thinning outcomes. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
Fruit development is 10-plus days ahead of normal. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down.