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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024
Published on June 4, 2024
Fruit development is 10-plus days ahead of normal. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Spring is in full swing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops. -
Protecting blueberry bloom from extreme heat using overhead irrigation
Published on May 2, 2024
Preventing fields exceeding 90 degrees will keep pollen viable for pollination. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024
Published on April 23, 2024
Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan. -
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects
Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years. -
Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales
Published on April 16, 2024
Como las abejas llegan a las explotaciones frutícolas durante la floración, los agricultores pueden proteger a los polinizadores y minimizar la exposición a los pesticidas.