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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. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
The big spike on daily temperatures from past days accelerated blueberry bloom and the emergence of overwintering populations of cherry fruitworm and cranberry fruitworm in west Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022
Published on May 17, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast. -
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. -
Blueberry pest? Don’t guess—test: Mummy berry
Published on May 13, 2022
Spring is a great time to be scouting for mummy berry in your blueberry fields. -
PRCI partnering with PiLAF: building global community and Nigerian food systems
Published on May 12, 2022
New Nigerian innovation lab tackles policy, training, research, and outreach with the support of PRCI. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 12, 2022
Published on May 12, 2022
With warm and dry conditions this past week, progress with field preparation and planting has increased significantly in south-central and southwest Michigan. -
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. -
Proper tractor tire pressure saves fuel and time
Published on May 12, 2022
Inflating tractor tires properly is an important way to save fuel and time during field operations. -
Michigan grape scouting report – May 11, 2022
Published on May 11, 2022
This is the first grape scouting report of the season.