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West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Cool weather has slowed pests, diseases and tree growth. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – May 17, 2016
Published on May 17, 2016
Bloom period has been long for tree fruit growing in east Michigan. Recent cold temperatures were very close to causing flower bud damage for some growers. -
Clarifications about using the insecticide Belt
Published on May 16, 2016
Tree fruit growers can continue using the insecticide Belt during the 2016 growing season while decision to withdraw product is in review. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
Apples are in full bloom and growers need to consider some diseases. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
Another cool, wet week is in the forecast. Growers should assess fruit set to prepare for apple thinning sprays when warm weather returns next week. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
With cooler temperatures over the last week, our season is back to normal for our bloom dates. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016
Published on May 3, 2016
A cool, wet week during bloom has growers applying protectant sprays between rains. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – May 3, 2016
Published on May 3, 2016
With cooler than normal temperatures over the last week, growth and development of our fruit crops have been at a standstill. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 3, 2016
Published on May 3, 2016
Very cool weather has brought tree and insect development to a standstill. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 26, 2016
Published on April 26, 2016
The up and down weather rollercoaster continues in west Michigan.