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East Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
Warmer temperatures have pushed a good amount of growth in all fruit crops. Apple growers are thinning aggressively. Strawberry growers need to keep a close eye on soil moisture levels. -
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Published on June 2, 2020
Get ready for grape bloom with information on grape canopy, pest and disease management. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020
Published on June 2, 2020
A warm, wet week caused rapid plant development and insect activity. Plum curculio egglaying was widespread. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 27, 2020
Published on May 27, 2020
Vines are growing quickly. The warm, wet week means disease management is critical. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
A warm week brings rapid plant development and lots of insect activity. Wet conditions this week could cause disease infections. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2020
Published on May 26, 2020
With warmer temperatures of the last week, fruit crops have taken on big swell of new growth. Bloom is almost finished for all of our fruit crops. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
The region experienced another major freeze event resulting in additional damage to flower buds in most tree fruits. Substantial rains brought two heavy apple scab infection periods and very wet soils. There are many black blossoms in strawberry fields. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2020
Published on May 19, 2020
A warm, wet week brings lush growth and rapid plant development. Wet conditions could cause disease problems in the future. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
Cold temperatures on Friday night and Saturday morning caused more damage to flower buds on many fruit crops. This damage is in addition to damage from cold temperatures on April 22. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2020
Published on May 12, 2020
A freeze Saturday, May 9, caused damage to most fruit crops in the region. Growers will assess damage this week and determine how to adjust their management.