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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 31, 2022
Published on May 31, 2022
Tree fruit is beginning fruit sizing, with most apples between 8-12 mm and stone fruit 15-20 mm. Warm weather has been very good for thinning. Storms Tuesday may result in to cooler, dry conditions later this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Cool temperatures have slowed fruit growth and insect activity this week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022
Published on May 24, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 10, 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Hot weather this week will speed up crop development. -
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.