College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2023

  Published on April 4, 2023
  This week will be warm with some extreme storm potential on Wednesday. Quick phenology advancement is expected. Be prepared for any disease management sprays if the crop phenology indicates the need.

• Millennials in agriculture – Part 2

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 26, 2014

  Published on August 26, 2014
  Summer fruit harvest continues and grapes are in veraison.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2015

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Peach harvest is winding down and apple harvest is just beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016

  Published on May 3, 2016
  A cool, wet week during bloom has growers applying protectant sprays between rains.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017

  Published on March 28, 2017
  Plants are ready to resume growth when warm temperatures return.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 29, 2017

  Published on August 29, 2017
  Peach harvest is winding down. Apple harvest picking up with Gala harvest.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update- May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state.

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  Southwest Michigan Fruit update – June 10, 2025

  Published on June 11, 2025
  It’s starting to feel more like summer!

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 2, 2024

  Published on July 2, 2024
  Sweet cherry harvest continues. Tart cherry harvest has begun for some growers across the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

  Published on July 9, 2024
  More hot, humid weather incoming.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 7, 2015

  Published on April 7, 2015
  With warmer weather, fruit tree buds are swelling. Some winter damage is apparent.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 24, 2021

  Published on August 24, 2021
  Apple harvest is beginning.

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  Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom.

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  Early start to the growing season means early start to disease control in fruit crops

  Published on February 27, 2017
  Warm weather has fruit crops growing. Now is the time for dormant sprays to control early diseases in stone fruit (peaches, plums and cherries), blueberries and raspberries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020
  Berry harvest continues. Peach and plum harvests have begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021
  With the recent warm weather, development is three to four weeks ahead of normal, and growers are starting their apple management programs this week.