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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025
Published on May 21, 2025
Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025
Published on May 14, 2025
Sweet cherries are in full bloom, and tart cherries are close behind at 50% bloom. Apples are at pink, and growers are busy with bloom activities. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025
Published on May 6, 2025
Many fruits are blooming. Pollination season is here. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025
Published on May 6, 2025
The cool spring has been replaced by a few warm days that moved plant development along. We are at white bud in sweet cherry varieties. We had a cold night April 30, and growers are assessing if the low temperatures resulted in damage. -
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). -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025
Published on April 29, 2025
Weather has been cool this spring, but the two warm days have moved trees out of dormancy to visible green tissue. -
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of
Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.