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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
The Grand Rapids area is moving into second cover timing. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024
Published on May 29, 2024
Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024
Published on May 28, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 21, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Spring is in full swing. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Think about thinning this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge.