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East Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm temperatures over the last week have finally spurred on growth of fruit crops, as well as a few insects and our first disease control in most tree fruits. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
With cold nighttime temperatures over the last week, fruit growth and development has been slow. -
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information
Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities. -
Changes in small fruit weed control registrations for 2019
Published on April 11, 2019
Prowl is no longer labeled for use in blueberry and caneberry. New herbicide labels for small fruit crops should provide better weed suppression. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
There’s been good amount of growth of our fruit crops in the last few days, with a few crops showing the first signs of early green tip. The sod in orchards is starting to green up. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
With warmer weather in April, plant growth has started and buds are swollen. -
Farm transition is a lot like investing – start early!
Published on April 5, 2019
The emotional and financial transitioning of farms to the next generation can be difficult. The best way to make it easier is to start the conversation early. -
Right-of-way pest management review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on April 4, 2019
Participants can prepare for the right-of-way pest management (Category 6) commercial certification exam by attending an optional review class June 5, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
Cold temperatures continue to hold the start of spring growth of fruit crops in east Michigan.