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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022

Published on May 3, 2022
Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 28, 2022

Published on April 28, 2022
Although temperatures remain unseasonably cool, drier conditions have allowed a surge of fieldwork on lighter soils as planting season 2022 commences.
Warning: Herbicide applications under cold conditions increase injury to winter wheat

Published on April 28, 2022
Cold temperatures and crop growth stage could alter weed control strategies in winter wheat.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022

Published on April 26, 2022
Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops.
West central Michigan small fruit update - April 26, 2022

Published on April 26, 2022
Rain and cold weather halted plant development in all berry crops but allowed more time for pruning and integrated pest management training.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022

Published on April 26, 2022
The region accumulated growing degree days over the weekend with the warmup, but cold temperatures are back for the remainder of the week.
Michigan beekeepers and growers featured in Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Bee Integrated Demonstration Project

Published on April 22, 2022
Videos showcase strong relationships and communication between Michigan growers and commercial beekeepers to support honey bee health and pollination.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 21, 2022

Published on April 21, 2022
The recent wet weather and roller coaster temperatures will give way to cool and dry conditions for the remainder of April, giving growers their first extended opportunity to get fields prepped and planted.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022

Published on April 19, 2022
With the cool weather, trees and vines remain dormant. Spring is slow to show up this year.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022

Published on April 19, 2022
Bloom has begun in apricots. More blooming crops are expected by the end of the week.