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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 23, 2023
Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023

Published on May 23, 2023
Fruit set in tree fruit, small fruit bloom and some cold damage.
Explore early-season disease management and soil sampling at the Northwest Michigan Pre-bloom Grape Meeting

Published on May 16, 2023
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this meeting offers valuable insights to early season disease management and soil sampling, and networking opportunities for all attendees.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

Published on May 16, 2023
Strawberry bloom is underway across the region. Apple bloom is finishing. Most stone fruit is out of the shuck.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 16, 2023

Published on May 16, 2023
Petal fall in apples, blueberry blossoms and preparing for cover sprays.
Southwest Michigan grape meetings in May

Published on May 11, 2023
MSU Extension is hosting a spring grape IPM meeting on May 22 and partnering with the Michigan Grape Society for this summer’s first Twilight Grower Social on May 17.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

Published on May 9, 2023
Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

Published on May 9, 2023
Apple bloom has come to southeast Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.