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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014

  Published on May 6, 2014
  Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Warm weather should bring a growth spurt this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.

• Food Safety Modernization Act exempt farms still have work to do

  Published on January 19, 2016
  Farms exempt from the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act produce rule still have to keep records to prove exemption and identify yourself at points of sale.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Seasonal updates and considerations following frost events on May 8-9 for the west central Michigan tree fruit industry.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2024

  Published on September 5, 2024
  Third apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 31, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  Drought conditions persist across the region. We have seen a spike in spotted wing Drosophila infested fruit in the last few days in raspberries and blueberries.

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  What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

  Published on February 23, 2024
  How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

  Published on May 6, 2025
  Many fruits are blooming. Pollination season is here.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2019

  Published on April 2, 2019
  Another slow start to spring is good news to tree fruit producers.

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  MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Agrivoltaics systems place solar arrays in agricultural fields alongside farming operations. MSU researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this technology that's new to Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2017

  Published on May 23, 2017
  Post-petal fall in tree fruits brings many pests to consider.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend.

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  Cold, overnight temperatures in Grand Rapids region could impact apple crop

  Published on April 6, 2021
  Know how to assess bud injury as cold temperatures during April 1-2, 2021, could potentially impact apples in the region.

• Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach

  Published on January 17, 2013
  Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Growers in west Michigan are settling into summer.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2017

  Published on June 6, 2017
  West Michigan growers are still waiting on June drop in apples.

• Michigan’s tree fruit industries propose establishing a new Tree Fruit Commission

  Published on November 27, 2013
  A new assessment program has been proposed to provide funds for infrastructure that supports educational and research efforts within Michigan’s tree fruit industry.

• Why does apple fruit drop prematurely?

  Published on October 5, 2011
  Knowing some of the factors that can cause premature apple drop can help prevent this serious threat to some Michigan varieties.

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  EPA ruling on Chlorpyrifos tolerances

  Published on August 31, 2021
  EPA is revoking all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos.

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  How to interpret a RIMpro apple scab forecast when making management decisions for your operation

  Published on June 4, 2024
  RIMpro apple scab model predictions available for Michigan growers.