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West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 8, 2024
Apple trees are now in full bloom across the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tree fruit bloom is mostly over while small fruits enter full bloom. Growers should prepare for the threat of severe weather. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Petals are falling and sprayers are running this week on the Ridge. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight. -
Chestnut trees vulnerable to emerging black stem borer
Published on May 3, 2024
Growers should be monitoring for black stem borer and protecting vulnerable trees at this time. -
Protecting blueberry bloom from extreme heat using overhead irrigation
Published on May 2, 2024
Preventing fields exceeding 90 degrees will keep pollen viable for pollination. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on May 1, 2024
Cherry trees are in full bloom. King bloom is beginning in early apple varieties. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Apples are moving into full bloom. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers.