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Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

Published on April 13, 2021
After an unusually warm week, temperatures are cooling down, which will slow crop development.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

Published on April 13, 2021
Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 13, 2021

Published on April 13, 2021
Cooler weather predicted for the coming week expected could slow apple development.
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
With the recent warm weather, development is three to four weeks ahead of normal, and growers are starting their apple management programs this week.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
A continuation of warmer than normal temperatures and bud development brings disease and insect potential.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving.
Cold, overnight temperatures in Grand Rapids region could impact apple crop

Published on April 6, 2021
Know how to assess bud injury as cold temperatures during April 1-2, 2021, could potentially impact apples in the region.
Freeze damage depends on tree fruit stage of development

Published on March 30, 2021
Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly assess the risk for your tree fruit crops.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

Published on March 30, 2021
March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.