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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Weather has been cool this spring, but the two warm days have moved trees out of dormancy to visible green tissue.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Michigan chestnut crop report – April 24, 2025

Published on April 25, 2025
Based on degree day modeling, black stem borer activity has likely started in southern Lower Peninsula.
Fruit growers need to be aware of significant pesticide label changes

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Getting insect traps out early is essential for accurate management decisions throughout the season

Published on April 23, 2025
Make sure you hang traps before the expected first flight of your target insect.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
Bud development is slow and steady with the cool weather, but changes are still occurring as we inch closer to bloom.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
Plants are moving. The end of the week is going to be warm.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2025

Published on April 22, 2025
The region is seeing warm weather and bud movement.