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Pollinator stewardship during fruit crop bloom

Published on April 15, 2026
As bees come into fruit farms during bloom, growers can protect pollinators and minimize pesticide exposure.
Manejo de los polinizadores durante la floración de los cultivos frutales

Published on April 15, 2026
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.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 15, 2026

Published on April 15, 2026
Southwest Michigan is experiencing April showers and warm weather.
Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

Published on April 14, 2026
Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
Heavy rains in northwest Michigan have resulted in flooding

Published on April 14, 2026
Many orchards across northwest Michigan are impassable due to standing water in orchards. Growers are concerned about covering for early disease control with the excess water in the orchard.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

Published on April 8, 2026
Fruit are still waking up despite this week’s chill.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on April 7, 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.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 7, 2026

Published on April 7, 2026
Weather has been variable with a mix of cooler and warmer temperatures with more precipitation than normal. Changes in bud phenology have been slow. Dormant sprays have been applied to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose Scale before bud break.
Cold weather continues across northwest Michigan

Published on April 7, 2026
Cold conditions have kept all fruit crops dormant.
Michigan fruit industry depends on MSU research, outreach: ‘We can’t do it on our own’

Published on April 2, 2026
MSU partners with the Michigan State Horticultural Society to advance Michigan's fruit industry.