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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023
Published on May 2, 2023
A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023
Published on May 2, 2023
Growers in the region are preparing for apple bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023
Published on May 2, 2023
Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far. -
MSU Product Center recognizes Hallstedt Homestead Cherries with Best Barrier Buster Award
Published on April 20, 2023
Despite challenges, this northern Michigan cherry farm survives and thrives. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 18, 2023
Published on April 18, 2023
Summer-like weather rapidly advanced bud developed last week, but winter returned bringing snow and wind early this week in the west central region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023
Published on April 18, 2023
Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
While there was little change in buds over the past week, bud break is expected for fruit crops in the west central region this week as warmer weather comes. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 4, 2023
Published on April 4, 2023
Warm weather this week is leading to changes in phenology for tree fruit in the west central region.