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Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024
Published on May 29, 2024
The northwest region received over 1 inch of rainfall, and the moisture and cooler temperatures has resulted in tremendous tree growth. Growers will need to reapply materials to protect against diseases and insects after this rain. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024
Published on May 28, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Patches of severe weather throughout the week may make spraying difficult. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 21, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Apples are in full bloom and fire blight EIPs are low with the cooler weather. Sweet cherries are coming out of the shuck and tart cherries are at late petal fall. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Spring is in full swing. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Think about thinning this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
With tree fruit setting we are moving into preparation for summer cover sprays. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 8, 2024
Apple trees are now in full bloom across the region.