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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2026

Published on June 10, 2026
High temperatures and rain forecasted for this week means summer is here.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026

Published on June 9, 2026
Recent rain was much needed after an extended dry period. Fruit is sizing across orchard blocks. We are still in the thinning window for apples.
Michigan State University Extension’s first Strawberry Day coming July 8

Published on June 9, 2026
Learn strawberry production and agritourism in southwest Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Much-needed rain expected this weekend!
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Warm and dry weather is incoming.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 19, 2026

Published on May 20, 2026
Warm days mean things are moving quickly.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026

Published on May 13, 2026
Cool weather has plants and insects moving slowly.
Early bloom in blueberries brings combined frost and thrips risks in west central Michigan

Published on May 13, 2026
Blueberry fields are entering early bloom. A mild winter followed by early spring temperatures accelerated plant development and insect activity, creating a combination of abiotic (frost) and biotic (thrips) risks for growers.