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Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2025

Published on May 7, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Many fruits are blooming. Pollination season is here.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
The cool spring has been replaced by a few warm days that moved plant development along. We are at white bud in sweet cherry varieties. We had a cold night April 30, and growers are assessing if the low temperatures resulted in damage.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 30, 2025
Apple, pear, peach and cherry bloom is starting.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Bloom is coming (and in many cases, it is already here).
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2025

Published on April 29, 2025
Weather has been cool this spring, but the two warm days have moved trees out of dormancy to visible green tissue.
Upcoming webinar will provide instructions on using the new Bulletins Live! Two system

Published on April 28, 2025
This webinar, held May 22, will provide the essential information fruit growers need to be compliant with the new label requirements from EPA.
Fruit growers need to be aware of significant pesticide label changes

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Getting insect traps out early is essential for accurate management decisions throughout the season

Published on April 23, 2025
Make sure you hang traps before the expected first flight of your target insect.