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Southwest Michigan Fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Tree fruit bloom has ended. Blueberries are in full bloom. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Bloom has ended for tree fruits in the past week and strawberries are finally in full bloom. Apple thinning is the challenge for the week and fire blight risk remains high. -
Northwest Michigan weather conditions, grapevine development and management
Published on May 22, 2019
Although grapevines may be slow to wake up this season, do not sleep on early season vineyard management. Also, don’t forget about our June 4 Pre-bloom Meeting in Leelanau County. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now. -
Wine grape research videos now available
Published on May 21, 2019
Find out what MSU scientists are learning thanks to Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council funding. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019
Published on May 14, 2019
Cool weather has extended the tree fruit bloom. Apples are blooming now. We expect warmer weather this week. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2019
Published on May 14, 2019
Apples are slowly inching toward bloom, which is just starting in the southern areas of the region. Most of our fruit crops are well over a week behind their normal growth stages. -
Eight new stations added to the Enviroweather network
Published on May 14, 2019
The new stations are situated in important areas for fruit, vegetable and row crop production in west central Michigan. -
Don’t guess, get a test from MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Published on May 10, 2019
Learn how to collect, handle and submit the ideal grape sample for virus testing.