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Michigan vegetable crop report – August 12, 2026

Published on August 13, 2026
Melon, watermelon and sweet corn harvests are in full swing, with processing tomatoes close behind. Dry conditions are increasing pest pressure, while cucurbit downy mildew nears Michigan and vegetable diseases remain a concern.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 12, 2026

Published on August 12, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 5, 2026

Published on August 6, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 29, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
Cooler weather and a steady breeze bring improved field conditions. Blueberry, raspberry and peach harvest continues while the first apple harvests remain a few weeks away.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 29, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 22, 2026

Published on July 22, 2026
The smoke is gone, revealing sunny skies and progressing crops with summer opportunities and challenges.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2026

Published on July 17, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 15, 2026

Published on July 16, 2026
Another heat wave is upon us. Be safe and alert while working out in the fields.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2026

Published on July 15, 2026
Harvest, heat and humidity define this week in southwest Michigan.