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Pollination Forum will shine a spotlight on issues facing pollinators
Published on November 11, 2016
Join us Nov. 28, 2016, for the latest information on issues facing bees and the solutions being developed to support crop pollination. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
Wet weather has increased disease pressure, and these conditions have challenged disease and pest management programs. -
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun. -
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information
Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2019
Published on July 9, 2019
Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019
Published on May 28, 2019
Bloom has ended for tree fruits in the past week and strawberries are finally in full bloom. Apple thinning is the challenge for the week and fire blight risk remains high. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2019
Published on June 18, 2019
Strawberry harvest is finally underway across the region. Many fruit growers received another inch or two of precipitation in the last week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Warmer, drier weather is ahead. Strawberry harvest is well underway. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
The hot weather has ripened fruit quickly, ending strawberry harvest. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 10, 2018
Published on July 10, 2018
We have had unusually high apple maggot trap catch in the last week. Dry soils are common across the region, causing wilting in all fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 30, 2018
Published on July 31, 2018
A cool dry week allows harvests to move quickly. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Summer fruit harvest is well underway. A very hot weekend moved fruit and fruit pests quickly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 24, 2018
Published on July 24, 2018
A wet weekend eases drought worries. Expect an increase in insect activity. Summer fruit harvest continues. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Tart cherries are in full bloom. A cool, wet week with a bright sunny weekend is forecasted. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 14, 2018
Published on August 14, 2018
Most fruit growers from Flint northward through the Thumb received another inch of rain. Drought conditions continue for most growers to the south. -
Eight new stations added to the Enviroweather network
Published on May 14, 2019
The new stations are situated in important areas for fruit, vegetable and row crop production in west central Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019
Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region. -
East Michigan fruit update – August 7, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
Most fruit growers in the region have received much needed rain in the last week. Drought conditions still exist, but soil moisture needs are not as critical for many.
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