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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan.
Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 3 2025

Published on June 4, 2025
Surprise frost over the weekend and a heatwave beginning of this week—pure Michigan!
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 3, 2025

Published on June 3, 2025
After some very cold nights, warm weather is a welcome change this week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Last week was cool, so there wasn’t much movement.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Tart cherries are out of the shuck, and apples are ready for thinning in some orchards.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2025

Published on May 28, 2025
Cool temperatures slowed fruit development. There is some lingering bloom.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Bloom is cooling off, as is the rest of the state.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Tart cherry is at petal fall, and early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split. Apple varieties are at petal fall or early fruit set.
Southeast Michigan fruit update- May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Blueberries and strawberries are blooming and in fruit set.