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Southwest Michigan Fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
Warmer, wet weather will move plants quickly. Spraying season has begun. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
A slow start to spring and mild, wet weather ahead. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
A cool April slows fruit tree development. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019
Published on April 16, 2019
With cold nighttime temperatures over the last week, fruit growth and development has been slow. -
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information
Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
There’s been good amount of growth of our fruit crops in the last few days, with a few crops showing the first signs of early green tip. The sod in orchards is starting to green up. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
With warmer weather in April, plant growth has started and buds are swollen. -
Right-of-way pest management review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on April 4, 2019
Participants can prepare for the right-of-way pest management (Category 6) commercial certification exam by attending an optional review class June 5, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. -
Cold damage to peaches
Published on April 3, 2019
How to predict and assess winter damage to peaches and adjust growing practices according. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
With warmer weather in March, snow has melted and plant growth has started. Buds are swollen.