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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

Published on May 31, 2022
June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth and insect activity this week.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

Published on May 24, 2022
Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week, and some fruit trees will be in bloom by the end of the week.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 10, 2022

Published on May 10, 2022
Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week, and some fruit trees will be in bloom by the end of the week.