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West central Michigan small fruit update – May 16, 2025

Published on May 19, 2025
Unseasonal weather conditions have triggered an early emergence of insect pests typically associated with the fruit crop bloom period, particularly flower thrips.
Submit your session or speaker ideas for 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo

Published on May 19, 2025
Great Lakes Expo organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2025

Published on May 14, 2025
Tart cherry, pears and apples are in bloom. Some peaches and sweet cherries are in petal fall.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025

Published on May 13, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2025

Published on May 7, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Sweet cherries, plums and some peaches are in full bloom. Apples are at pink with king bloom opening in early varieties. Pollinators are active in the orchards.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Many fruits are blooming. Pollination season is here.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Warmer weather means bud phenology is moving right along. Apricots are in full bloom, and plum and sweet cherry are beginning to bloom.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).