MSU Extension Peaches

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week, and some fruit trees will be in bloom by the end of the week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished.

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  Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Expect hot, humidy weather for the duration of this week, with bloom beginning in apples likely by the end of the week.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Warm weather has rapidly advanced bud development this week, and some fruit trees will be in bloom by the end of the week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Hot weather this week will speed up crop development.

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  EPA clarification on non-food uses of Chlorpyrifos

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Chlorpyrifos labeled uses allowed on non-bearing fruit trees.

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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.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Cool weather has slowed bud development, but changes are still occurring as we inch closer to bloom.