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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week, and some fruit trees will be in bloom by the end of the week. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished. -
Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom
Published on May 12, 2022
Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom.
