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Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015
Published on May 19, 2015
Very cool conditions will hold insect pests back this week. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming. -
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 19, 2015
Published on May 19, 2015
The roller coaster ride of weather continues in west central Michigan. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 19, 2015
Published on May 19, 2015
Leafroller populations are very high in many apple blocks. Crop load is variable in many tree fruits as bloom has ended. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015
Published on May 12, 2015
Apple bloom is ending, blueberry bloom has begun and overall fruit crops look good. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 12, 2015
Published on May 12, 2015
Recent rainy, warm weather brought very high fire blight risks for apple and pear growers, and challenges with keeping covered for apple scab control. -
Keep bee safety in mind during orchard bloom
Published on May 8, 2015
Bloom is upon us again and it is time to review best management practices for protecting bees in orchards. -
A renewed interest in root pruning
Published on May 7, 2015
Fruit growers are showing a renewed interest in pruning roots to make canopies more compact. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2015
Bloom in tree fruits is progressing rapidly. Warmer weather and rain this week will cause disease problems. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 5, 2015
Published on May 5, 2015
Warmer temperatures last week brought stone fruits into bloom, soon to be followed by apples, pears and blueberries. Soils remains very dry across most of east Michigan. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan.