• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 29, 2018

  Published on August 29, 2018
  Apple harvest has begun and consecutive days of stormy weather seem to have had little negative impact on the northwest apple crop.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – June 27, 2012

  Published on June 27, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan greenhouse situation report – April 2019

  Published on April 12, 2019
  Warmer temperatures a signal for lively times in the greenhouse

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  Michigan farmer supports new MSU climate resiliency program, seeks long-term solutions

  Published on June 5, 2024
  Ben Schilling is a sixth-generation farmer in southwest Michigan.

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  Don Dickmann endows support for junior faculty in the Department of Forestry

  Published on April 13, 2021
  Emeritus Professor Don Dickmann worked for over 40 years in the Michigan State University Department of Forestry before retiring – not once, but twice – and even then, it didn’t quite stick.

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  Michigan hop pest report - June 12, 2025

  Published on June 12, 2025
  Mite numbers are building, and adult corn borer flight has begun in most of the Lower Peninsula.

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  Michigan Grape Scouting Report – August 2, 2023

  Published on August 2, 2023
  Veraison in Michigan: The beginning of the harvest celebration!

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 6, 2019

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Harvest is underway for blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums and early varieties of apples.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Blueberry and sweet cherry harvest is underway. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Sunday’s storm caused little damage in southwest Michigan. Red Haven peach harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 13, 2014

  Published on May 13, 2014
  Fruit crops are looking good. With hot weather, peaches and cherries are blooming, and apple and blueberry flowers are opening.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – August 13, 2025

  Published on August 14, 2025
  Vegetable harvest continues as fall crops begin to ripen.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 25, 2021

  Published on August 25, 2021
  Grape harvest is beginning in southwest Michigan. Veraison is underway further north.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 10, 2012

  Published on July 10, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Pre-register for the 2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 14-15 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Blueberry, peach, plum and raspberry harvest continues while pear harvest has begun. Soils are very dry in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2017

  Published on June 6, 2017
  Soils are drying rapidly as plants use soil water for growth. Growers should be irrigating.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 8, 2020

  Published on July 8, 2020
  Vinifera grape bloom is continuing in northern Michigan. Egglaying by the next generation of grape berry moth is expected to start soon in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Summer-like heat has pushed plant and insect development rapidly on.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – July 2, 2025

  Published on July 2, 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.