MSU Extension Fruit & Nuts

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  Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 10, 2021

  Published on May 13, 2021
  Cool temperatures over the last week have slowed crop development.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  The region continues facing below freezing temperatures at the time when most berry crops are more susceptible to spring frost damage.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Weather continues to be cool and as a result, crop development remains slow and bee activity is minimal.

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  Apple thinning guidelines for Grand Rapids region now available

  Published on May 11, 2021
  As we approach the critical thinning period for apples, use these 2021 recommendations to guide your thinning decisions.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 11, 2021

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Cool conditions continue, suspending growth and development.

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  Register now for pre-bloom blueberry webinar on May 14

  Published on May 7, 2021
  Blueberries are blooming and this webinar will deliver information on research and extension of interest for Michigan’s small fruit industry for the 2021 blueberry pre-bloom and bloom period.

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  Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of May 3, 2021

  Published on May 5, 2021
  Significant geographic temperature variation has driven abnormally large differences in tree development this spring.

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  Irrigation an important tool for increasing profits, managing risk and utilizing applied nutrients

  Published on May 4, 2021
  Irrigation plays an important role in Michigan agriculture, contributing the rich diversity of crops grown and ensuring that short-term water deficits do not reduce yields and quality of crops produced.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – May 4, 2021

  Published on May 4, 2021
  Blueberries are blooming in west central Michigan and freeze/frost events from past days seem not to have a significant effect on crop conditions.