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West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2023

Published on May 9, 2023
Fruit trees are in bloom. This week will bring warm and dry conditions across the region.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 2, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
Cool temperatures slowed bud development over the past week as we inch closer to bloom. Sweet cherries and early peaches are in full bloom in some orchards in West Central.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023

Published on April 18, 2023
Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 18, 2023

Published on April 18, 2023
Summer-like weather rapidly advanced bud developed last week, but winter returned bringing snow and wind early this week in the west central region.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 11, 2023

Published on April 11, 2023
While there was little change in buds over the past week, bud break is expected for fruit crops in the west central region this week as warmer weather comes.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

Published on April 11, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023

Published on April 4, 2023
This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need.