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Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
Fruit growth has finally taken off with warmer temperatures over the weekend. There is freeze damage to many fruits from cold temperatures on April 22. More cold temperatures are expected over the weekend. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020
Published on May 5, 2020
A warm weekend moved tree fruit quickly along. Cherries, peaches, pears and plums are blooming. -
What can fruit growers do if a freeze is coming?
Published on May 5, 2020
You cannot fight Mother Nature, but when frost or freeze conditions occur in fruit orchards, vineyards and fields, growers can work to minimize the potential damage. -
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you
Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Fruit growth stages have been at a standstill due to cold temperatures. Another round of recent freezing temperatures resulted in more flower bud damage in sweet and tart cherries and a few other fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Freezes last week caused little additional damage to fruit crops. This week will be cooler with rain for the next few days. -
Bud swell is the time for monitoring vineyards for cutworms and flea beetles
Published on April 28, 2020
Time spent monitoring grape vineyards now can avoid costly pest damage. -
Managing grapevine leafroll disease
Published on April 27, 2020
New grape fact sheet on grapevine leafroll disease management now available. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth stages over the past week. Recent freezing temperatures damaged some sweet cherry flower buds.