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East Michigan fruit update – April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
Warmer temperatures over the last few days have finally started to push some early growth in fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
Fruit crops are still waiting for warm weather to move toward bloom. Fruit crop potential is generally very good. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 17, 2018
Published on April 17, 2018
A wintry blast over the weekend did not cause any damage. Plant growth is just beginning, waiting for warm temperatures to return later in April. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 17, 2018
Published on April 17, 2018
The grip of late winter weather just won’t let go, continuing to hold back fruit crop development. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – April 17, 2018
Published on April 17, 2018
Winter is still in place—are we in a mini ice age? -
Traverse City Pollinator Health Meeting rescheduled for April 30
Published on April 17, 2018
Please register again for Michigan State University Extension's public input meeting on pollinator issues in the Grand Traverse region. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 10, 2018
Published on April 10, 2018
Late winter weather continues to hold back development of fruit crops in east Michigan. -
Finer points of cleaning and sanitizing fruit and vegetable contact surfaces
Published on April 10, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule requires cleaning and sanitizing harvest containers. Learn how to clean and sanitize, and when it is required under the Produce Safety Rule. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — April 10, 2018
Published on April 10, 2018
A chilly March has held plant development back. Plants are ready to grow when warm temperatures return later in April. -
Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive
Published on April 4, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health.