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West central Michigan small fruit update – May 22, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Blueberries and strawberries are in the green fruit stage. Fruitworms and flower thrips are major pest problems. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 21, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
With tree fruit setting we are moving into preparation for summer cover sprays. -
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. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tree fruit bloom is mostly over while small fruits enter full bloom. Growers should prepare for the threat of severe weather. -
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. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Bloom continues with fire blight risk while frost damage is assessed. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers. -
West central Michigan small fruit report – April 23, 2024
Published on April 24, 2024
The blueberry bloom period just started in west Michigan but weather conditions still possess some risk of spring frost damage.