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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.
The Vineyard is the story: Michigan wine and the discipline of maturity

Published on August 3, 2026
A science-based framework for building Michigan wine identity through site suitability, cultivar discipline, vineyard data and regional technical culture.
Making every cluster count: Crop adjustment for Michigan wine grapes

Published on August 3, 2026
Cluster thinning for reliable ripening in Michigan vineyards.
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.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Spray smarter: Pesticide efficacy and precision sprayer technologies

Published on July 28, 2026
Free hybrid workshop on August 6 will feature practical pesticide application education and live sprayer demonstrations.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2026

Published on July 22, 2026
Blueberries and peaches continue; Dealing with smoke, cyclospora and Japanese Beetles.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2026

Published on July 21, 2026
Tart cherry harvest is in full swing, and some of the blocks are picking out longer than estimated. Apples are just starting to color.
No shortcuts to Michigan terroir: Building wine identity from the vineyard up

Published on July 21, 2026
From imitation to identity: Defining Michigan wine through its own vineyards.