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West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

Published on April 9, 2024
Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024

Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

Published on April 9, 2024
Apple scab season is here!
Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays

Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024

Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season.
Options for sourcing 1-MCP

Published on March 7, 2024
Competition in the marketplace for 1-MCP is growing as new sources of this potent apple ripening inhibitor proliferate.