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Michigan grape scouting report – August 13, 2025

Published on August 14, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Farming through the haze

Published on August 13, 2025
Michigan has been intermittently blanketed with wildfire haze over the past several years. Learn more about the importance of monitoring your local air quality index (AQI) and how to work safely on high AQI days.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 6, 2025

Published on August 6, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2025

Published on August 5, 2025
Red Haven harvest, early apples and veraison in grapes.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 5, 2025

Published on August 5, 2025
Cherry harvest has wrapped up in northern Michigan. Apricots are ripe and in the market stands.
Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations

Published on August 4, 2025
Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 30, 2025

Published on July 30, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2025

Published on July 29, 2025
Peach harvest is accelerating and we have the first veraison in grapes.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 23, 2025

Published on July 23, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025

Published on July 22, 2025
First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available.