• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update

  Published on March 30, 2011
  We’re off to a slow start with the cooler temperatures this spring.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Despite the cooler weather last week, fruit size increased significantly. Growers have been concentrating on apple thinning, and this process has been difficult with the cool conditions.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down.

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  Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators

  Published on May 1, 2018
  With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 15, 2021

  Published on June 15, 2021
  After a scorching week, expectations of cooler temperatures and precipitation.

• Sweet cherry pruning and apple precision orchard management workshop

  Published on March 31, 2014
  A day-long workshop on high density sweet cherry pruning and apple precision management will be held on April 9, 2014, in Northwest Michigan.

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  American brown rot has developed strong resistance to Indar in parts of Michigan

  Published on January 14, 2020
  Fungicide screens in northwest and west central Michigan show widespread resistance to all labelled rates of Indar in populations of the American brown rot fungus.

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  Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24

  Published on November 20, 2020
  Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes.

• East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017

  Published on May 2, 2017
  With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Summer weather is finally here.

• Cherry leaf spot: A damaging fungal pathogen of tart cherries

  Published on May 26, 2009
  

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

  Published on July 25, 2023
  Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops.

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  East Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2019

  Published on April 30, 2019
  Colder temperatures over the last week have dramatically slowed fruit growth.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015

  Published on August 25, 2015
  It’s starting to feel like fall in northwest Michigan, but the cool, wet weather will help apples size and color up before harvest.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 5, 2022

  Published on April 5, 2022
  Trees are still dormant in west central Michigan.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Strawberry harvest begins in southern counties, others to follow later this week. Primary apple scab season continues.

• Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.

• Where are all the bees?

  Published on March 23, 2012
  Michigan fruit trees blooming a month early means that bees need to be here a month early, too. There are several issues affecting the movement of bees quickly into Michigan.

• Fall foliar nitrogen applications should be applied now in cherries

  Published on September 19, 2012
  Stressed sweet and tart cherry trees would benefit from fall foliar nitrogen applications.