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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020

  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020

  With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020

  Most perennial crops are still dormant, and the cooler than normal temperatures later in the week will minimize crop development.

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  How to join and participate in the spring tree fruit Zoom webinars

  Published on April 3, 2020

  Growers that registered for the Spring 2020 MSU Tree Fruit Webinars will need to register in Zoom on the day of the webinar. This is Part 3 of a three-part series on the spring tree fruit webinar series.

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  Register for the Spring 2020 MSU Tree Fruit Webinars Series

  Published on April 3, 2020

  Registration is open and required. Participants that join the live webinars will receive MDARD pesticide applicator credits. This is Part 2 of a three-part series on the spring tree fruit webinar series.

• Importance of spring herbicide application in fruit trees

  Published on April 1, 2020

  Spring weed management is critical, especially if growers missed an application last fall.

• East Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

  Published on March 31, 2020

  Spring growth of fruit crops are right on track compared to normal growth for east Michigan, despite an unusually mild winter.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

  Published on March 31, 2020

  Buds are swelling for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• 2020 Fruit insecticide registration update

  Published on March 30, 2020

  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2020 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).

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  Online 2020 preseason fruit IPM meeting in southwest Michigan planned for April 2

  Published on March 26, 2020

  The online preseason update for tree fruit growers will discuss pest and disease control strategies for the 2020 growing season. This meeting replaces our traditional face to face group meetings in March.