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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Focus on primary apple scab control this week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Crop development continues to move along. Growers are preparing to cover green tissue with the rain in the forecast this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2024
Published on April 16, 2024
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week. Peaches are beginning to bloom in the region. -
New video on sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila to guide your IPM program
Published on April 11, 2024
How-to guide with equipment list for spotted wing drosophila sampling. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Weather conditions are currently warm, and crop development is moving along quickly. Growers are covering apples for scab prior to the predicted rain on Thursday and Friday. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway. -
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available in print or downloadable PDF
Published on April 9, 2024
Don’t forget to order the updated E0154 Michigan Fruit Management Guide for the 2024 season. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Apple scab season is here! -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024
Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays
Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring.