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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  Tree fruit is beginning fruit sizing, with most apples between 8-12 mm and stone fruit 15-20 mm. Warm weather has been very good for thinning. Storms Tuesday may result in to cooler, dry conditions later this week.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014

  Published on June 17, 2014
  Strawberry harvest is in full swing across the region and even with most fruit growers receiving 0.5 inches of rain last week, soils remain dry. Primary apple scab season continues in the region.

• East Michigan fruit report – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Sweet and tart cherry harvest is starting. Summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues. Strawberry harvest continues across the mid and northern parts of the region.

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  Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

  Published on June 3, 2019
  Produce more vegetables and fruit by understanding the process of pollination and how you can protect pollinators.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2017

  Published on April 11, 2017
  Bloom opened in apricots and plums during the warm weekend. Avoid spraying open bloom during the middle of the day. Insecticides should not be used during bloom.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 17, 2021

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Peach harvest is moving quickly. Bartlett pear harvesting for the processing market is starting in southwest Michigan

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 16, 2024

  Published on April 16, 2024
  Focus on primary apple scab control this week.

• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Hot and humid weather brings on the diseases and insects.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020

  Published on July 29, 2020
  It’s time to be on top of cucurbit downy mildew sprays for cucumbers, pickles and melons, and foliar disease programs in general.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2020

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Warmer temperatures have pushed a good amount of growth in all fruit crops. Apple growers are thinning aggressively. Strawberry growers need to keep a close eye on soil moisture levels.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 10, 2021

  Published on June 10, 2021
  Rain showers this week were beneficial for those fortunate enough to be underneath one, but more dry weather in the forecast is unwelcome news for moving crops through early vegetative stages.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 15, 2014

  Published on April 15, 2014
  Fruit is off to a slow start as temperatures warm slowly in the southwest region.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2019

  Published on June 4, 2019
  Strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon brought scattered hail across the region, along with another batch of heavy rains. Early thinning sprays in apples are working well.

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  May resources for Michigan beekeepers

  Published on April 28, 2025
  Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  Published on May 21, 2013
  Fruit development moves along at a rapid pace with warm weather this past week.

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  Looking at forests in a new light

  Published on November 24, 2014
  New light shed on importance of tree diversity.

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  Cold damage to peaches

  Published on April 3, 2019
  How to predict and assess winter damage to peaches and adjust growing practices according.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 17, 2018

  Published on April 17, 2018
  A wintry blast over the weekend did not cause any damage. Plant growth is just beginning, waiting for warm temperatures to return later in April.