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Probability of a hard frost or freeze in the spring for some southwest Michigan fruit sites
Published on April 30, 2013
A late spring can be a blessing in disguise. Late growth may mean fruit growers will avoid spring freeze injury. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 30, 2013
Published on April 30, 2013
The first real spring weather accelerates plant growth. Rains can bring disease infections in the southwest. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Spring has arrived for southeast Michigan fruit growers with most seeing green tissue on tree fruits. -
2013 Bloom dates for southwest Michigan tree fruit crops
Published on April 23, 2013
Fruit trees will bloom later than normal in 2013 in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 23, 2013
Published on April 23, 2013
Plants are budding out slowly as mild warmth brings slow, spring growth. -
An overview of fungicide pre-mixes for tree fruits
Published on April 16, 2013
Many tree fruit fungicide options are a pre-mixture of two fungicides and growers need to be aware of the components to properly rotate these new materials. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report - April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
Still waiting for first green in apples around Grand Rapids. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 2, 2013
Published on April 2, 2013
After a cold March, fruit and other perennials are slowly starting growth. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – April 2, 2013
Published on April 2, 2013
Slow start to spring welcomed by southeast Michigan fruit growers.