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Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon, and blueberry bloom is still going.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Warm and dry weather is incoming.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Apple trees are at petal fall and early fruit set this week, and stone fruit is out of the shuck in the west central region.
Help inform orchard pollination management! New survey seeks input from Michigan tree fruit growers

Published on May 27, 2026
The Michigan State University Tree Fruit Entomology Lab wants to know how Michigan tree fruit growers are managing pollination in their orchards.