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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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  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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  Jim Hilker: Market Outlook - March 2018

  Published on March 15, 2018
  Professor Jim Hilker details the Michigan corn, wheat, and soybean markets as of March 2018.

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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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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 12, 2022

  Published on April 12, 2022
  Warm weather at the beginning of this week followed by a return to cool temperatures. Most tree fruit remains fairly dormant or early silver tip. First green (bud break) may take place by the end of the week.

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  Electrical weed control in vegetables and field crops

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Electrical weed control is an emerging method for managing late-season, escaped and herbicide-resistant weeds in organic and conventional fields.

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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.

• 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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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021

  Published on May 18, 2021
  This warm weather is accelerating crop development; tart cherries are at early petal fall and apples are at 60% bloom at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.

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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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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 4, 2017

  Published on April 4, 2017
  A wet week is ahead as plants move slowly in spring. Disease and weed control measures are delayed by saturated soils.

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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.

• Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 28, 2012

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Recent rains have recharged soil moisture. Peach harvest is winding down.

• 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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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019

  Published on April 9, 2019
  With warmer weather in April, plant growth has started and buds are swollen.

• 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.

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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.

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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

• 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.