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Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 22, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Main apple harvest season is underway while we wait on fall weather to arrive.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 15, 2026

Published on September 16, 2026
Main apple harvest season underway. Waiting on fall weather.
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.
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.
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.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 25, 2026

Published on August 26, 2026
Harvest of Premier Honeycrisps and peaches continue.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 18, 2026

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