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Rooted in action: Dirt to Glass 2025 prepares Michigan wine for the future

Published on April 10, 2025
Traverse City hosts Michigan’s premier grape and wine conference, August 21-22.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 8, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025
Apples are at green tip and blueberries are at bud swell.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025
It’s cold and wet but the fruit are waking up!
Join the Spring Kick-Off Hybrid Meeting: Empowering Michigan Winegrape Growers

Published on April 3, 2025
This meeting is designed to empower Michigan winegrape growers with innovative practices and networking opportunities.
Michigan 4-H launches new viticulture curriculum: Let's Grow Grapes

Published on April 2, 2025
Let’s Grow Grapes: Michigan 4-H Viticulture is an introduction to the grape industry, focusing on growing grapes and exploring careers in viticulture (the science and practice of cultivating grapes).
Updates to the 2025 Fruit Management Guide

Published on April 1, 2025
Summary of pesticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2025 MSU Fruit Management Guide (E-154).
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 1, 2025

Published on April 1, 2025
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2025 season.
Unconventional Fruit Working Group returns for 2025

Published on March 28, 2025
The first meeting will be held virtually on April 24 from 12-1 p.m. This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices.
Tuesday night Southwest Small Fruit IPM Meetings megin April 1, 2025

Published on March 21, 2025
These weekly updates will be held virtually and will keep growers current on small fruit pest and disease developments throughout the season while offering an opportunity to earn RUP credits.
Assessing Michigan grapevine cold hardiness: February-March 2025 field observations

Published on March 11, 2025
Assessment of 2025 dormant season grapevine cold hardiness, focusing on varietal differences in cold tolerance and implications for vineyard management. The findings provide insights to enhance vineyard sustainability amidst challenging winter conditions.