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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.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026

Published on May 12, 2026
Cold weather continues across the region. Crop development is slow. Sweet cherry bloom is beginning, but honey bee activity to pollinate the cherries is minimal with the cool conditions.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026

Published on May 12, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
The cold weather pattern continues across northwest Michigan as fruit crops slowly inch forward out of dormancy. Frost is in the forecast.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
Bloom timing has been uneven across the region. Now is the time to protect pollinators during bloom.
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.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
Sunshine and rain have moved crops along slowly as temperatures remain on the cool side. Growers are accomplishing spring tasks with the slow start to the season.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
Refrain from insecticide use during bloom.