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  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  The cool spring has been replaced by a few warm days that moved plant development along.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.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

  Published on April 30, 2025
  Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.

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  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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

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

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  Fruit growers need to be aware of significant pesticide label changes

  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.

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  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.

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  Getting insect traps out early is essential for accurate management decisions throughout the season

  Published on April 23, 2025
  Make sure you hang traps before the expected first flight of your target insect.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 22, 2025

  Published on April 22, 2025
  Bud development is slow and steady with the cool weather, but changes are still occurring as we inch closer to bloom.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

  Published on April 22, 2025
  Plants are moving. The end of the week is going to be warm.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

  Published on April 22, 2025
  The region is seeing warm weather and bud movement.