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Michigan grape scouting report – September 11, 2026

Published on September 11, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Cracked solar panel raises questions, but what does the science say?

Published on September 10, 2026
Fact sheet examines how modern solar panels are built and why studies show damaged panels pose little risk to soil and groundwater.
Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare

Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 8, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Main apple harvest season is under way as well as hybrid wine grape harvest.
Beyond cold hardiness: Managing fruit quality and harvest maturity of hybrid wine grapes in Michigan

Published on September 9, 2026
Producing high-quality wine from cold-hardy interspecific hybrid grapes requires understanding their fruit chemistry and ripening patterns, which can differ substantially from those of traditional Vitis vinifera cultivars.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 1, 2026

Published on September 2, 2026
The last of peaches are being harvested. Cider mills and U-picks are opening.
Ready to pick? Preparing for harvest and evaluating wine grape quality in Michigan

Published on September 1, 2026
Harvest decisions should integrate fruit chemistry, ripening physiology, sensory maturity, fruit condition, wine style and the risks associated with leaving the crop on the vine.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 25, 2026

Published on August 26, 2026
Harvest of Premier Honeycrisps and peaches continue.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 26, 2026

Published on August 26, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 18, 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Blueberries are winding down while peach harvest continues.