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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 13, 2026
Cool weather has plants and insects moving slowly. -
Early bloom in blueberries brings combined frost and thrips risks in west central Michigan
Published on May 13, 2026
Blueberry fields are entering early bloom. A mild winter followed by early spring temperatures accelerated plant development and insect activity, creating a combination of abiotic (frost) and biotic (thrips) risks for growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026
Published on May 6, 2026
Weather stays cool this week. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on May 4, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026
Published on April 29, 2026
Keep an eye on crop phenology as incoming weather cools down.