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Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 18, 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Blueberries are winding down while peach harvest continues.
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan

Published on August 18, 2026
A full day tradeshow, weeding tool discussions and in-field demonstrations for managing weeds in row crops, vegetables and tree fruit with steep registration discounts for organic and organic-curious growers from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on August 13, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 11, 2026

Published on August 12, 2026
Red Haven harvest continues and brown marmorated stink bugs are emerging.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 4, 2026

Published on August 5, 2026
Red Haven harvest is starting, and brown marmorated stink bugs are emerging.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
First grapes are at veraison. Blueberry and peach harvest continues.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2026

Published on July 22, 2026
Blueberries and peaches continue; Dealing with smoke, cyclospora and Japanese Beetles.
Japanese beetle control for fruit orchards and vineyards

Published on July 15, 2026
Fruit growers have several strategies to manage Japanese beetle, with Perimeter sprays showing promise in recent trials.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2026

Published on July 15, 2026
Blueberry and raspberry harvest continues while peach harvest is starting.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2026

Published on July 8, 2026
Blueberry and raspberry harvest continues.