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News

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  Mite management in tree fruits under hot and dry weather conditions

  Published on June 13, 2023
  There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2023

  Published on June 13, 2023
  Fruitlets are growing rapidly. Early sweet cherry varieties are turning red.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

  Published on June 6, 2023
  Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2023

  Published on June 6, 2023
  Fruitlets are growing rapidly. This week, expect cool and dry weather across the region.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 30, 2023

  Published on May 30, 2023
  Fruitlets are growing rapidly across the region, and apple fruitlets are at sensitive stages for effective thinning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

  Published on May 30, 2023
  Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2023

  Published on May 23, 2023
  Early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split while many apple varieties are in full bloom this week across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

  Published on May 23, 2023
  Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

  Published on May 16, 2023
  Strawberry bloom is underway across the region. Apple bloom is finishing. Most stone fruit is out of the shuck.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway.