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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

Published on April 8, 2026
Apples are half-inch green. Low temperatures could have caused damage.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

Published on April 8, 2026
Fruit are still waking up despite this week’s chill.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on April 7, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
2026 Michigan Hop Management Guide now available

Published on April 7, 2026
Updated management reference available for Michigan hop growers through Michigan State University Extension.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 7, 2026

Published on April 7, 2026
Weather has been variable with a mix of cooler and warmer temperatures with more precipitation than normal. Changes in bud phenology have been slow. Dormant sprays have been applied to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose Scale before bud break.