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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon and blueberry bloom is still going.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Cherry and apple bloom is over, and the cherries that are coming are sizing. Growers are thinning apples with the warm conditions in the forecast.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 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 – May 26, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon, and blueberry bloom is still going.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Apple trees are at petal fall and early fruit set this week, and stone fruit is out of the shuck in the west central region.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2026

Published on May 26, 2026
Summer conditions have finally hit northern Michigan. Honey bee activity is great for apple pollination.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026

Published on May 20, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026

Published on May 20, 2026
Warm days mean things are moving quickly.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 19, 2026

Published on May 20, 2026
Apple trees are in full bloom this week in the west central region.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026

Published on May 19, 2026
Variable weather continues across the region, both in temperature and rainfall. There was a relatively narrow window for pollination in cherry with the cold, rain and windy conditions.