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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Bloom has begun in apricots. More blooming crops are expected by the end of the week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Snow at the beginning of the week, then warming to highs in the 70s on Thursday. Most apples are between 0.25- and 0.5-inch green. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
Winter is still lingering with a mix of rain and snowfall over the past week. Most buds remain swollen or are beginning to show side green, but a warmup this weekend will likely push growth. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 19, 2022
Published on April 19, 2022
With the cool weather, trees and vines remain dormant. Spring is slow to show up this year. -
Scout, rogue and repeat to reduce the spread of chili pepper mild mottle virus
Published on April 15, 2022
Growers who have chili pepper mild mottle virus (CPMMoV), a viral plant disease, should scout their crops, test and rogue out the symptomatic plant material, and then sanitize for the best outcome. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 14, 2022
Published on April 14, 2022
Some farmers were able to begin field operations this past week in between showers. The coming week should afford more opportunities to get fields prepped and planting underway. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
The region has experienced little spring-like weather in the past few weeks, and growers are looking for a stretch of warm and dry conditions to prune sweet cherries. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Petal tissues are starting to be seen in some stone fruit. Some apples are near tight cluster. Development will continue with this week’s warmer weather. -
How profitable does 2022 look for your farm?
Published on April 12, 2022
The MSU Cash Flow Estimator can help your farm answer this question. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - April 12, 2022
Published on April 12, 2022
Michigan’s 2022 blueberry season is already in progress. Check the conditions of your fields in preparation.