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West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Winter is still lingering with a mix of rain and snowfall over the past week. Most buds remain swollen or are beginning to show side green, but a warmup this weekend will likely push growth. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Petal tissues are starting to be seen in some stone fruit. Some apples are near tight cluster. Development will continue with this week’s warmer weather. -
Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks
Published on April 8, 2022
Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 5, 2022
Published on April 5, 2022
Trees are still dormant in west central Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 5, 2022
Published on April 5, 2022
Most crops have continued development despite last week’s cool weather. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 29, 2022
Published on March 29, 2022
This is the first update for the season. All fruit crops made it through the winter in good shape. Buds are swelling on early tree fruit. -
Using pneumatic defoliation to improve fruit color and quality in apple: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association Annual Conference
Published on March 17, 2022
A summary of research from the Laimburg Research Centre and Cornell University for improving quality for fresh market apple varieties. -
Apple replant disease and soil health assessments: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association annual conference
Published on March 7, 2022
A summary of apple replant disease and bio-renovation strategies for disease management. -
International Tree Fruit Association annual conference and tours overview: Seeking the fruit production sweet spot
Published on February 24, 2022
Advanced technologies and commercial production strategies for tree fruit production systems. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review
Published on January 12, 2022
Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.