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West Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2017
Published on May 9, 2017
Cold weather brings slow tree development. -
Black stem borer management in spring
Published on May 9, 2017
The time to manage black stem borer is in spring when females are colonizing new trees. A few adults have been active since late April and we anticipate flight will surge as it warms up in May. -
Select Max labeled for tree fruit
Published on May 8, 2017
The graminicide may be used for grass control in all pome and stone fruit. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
A wet and rainy weekend has set the stage for diseases. Growers are struggling to maintain fungicide coverage. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – May 2, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
Rain, rain, go away. Cool weather is slowing down tree development. -
East Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2017
Published on May 2, 2017
With cooler temperatures and rain over the last five days, pollination of apples is a concern. Our season is running about seven to 10 days ahead of normal for bloom dates. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 27, 2017
Published on April 27, 2017
Seasonal updates and considerations for the tree fruit industry in west central Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Spring is about a week ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Everything seems to be blooming at once! Avoid using insecticides during bloom. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017
Published on April 25, 2017
Cooler temperatures are forecasted late this week and sweet cherry bloom is predicted for late next week.