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West Michigan tree fruit update – May 8, 2018
Published on May 8, 2018
Tree fruits responded quickly to warmer weather. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 8, 2018
Published on May 8, 2018
Plants moved quickly with last week’s warm, summer-like weather. Stone fruit are blooming and apples will open later this week. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
Manipulating insect behavior to improve pest management in orchards
Published on May 8, 2018
New innovations in pest management can be leveraged in tree fruit orchards to manipulate insect behavior and reduce pesticide use. -
West central tree fruit update - May 1, 2018
Published on May 1, 2018
Updates on development of key tree fruit crops in west central Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 1, 2018
Published on May 1, 2018
The snow is finally melting and growers are clearing brush, planting trees and preparing for early season fruit management. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 1, 2018
Published on May 1, 2018
Spring is finally upon us, pushing green tissue development in most fruit crops. With rain predicted late in the week, apple growers are covering today and tomorrow for their first possible apple scab infection period. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 1, 2018
Published on May 1, 2018
Plants should move quickly with warm summer-like weather this week. -
Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators
Published on May 1, 2018
With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
First signs of spring are here, for a few days anyway.