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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026

Published on May 13, 2026
Cool weather has plants and insects moving slowly.
Financial decisions for tart cherry crops with variable yield

Published on May 13, 2026
How to determine harvest thresholds and the minimum management practices needed for a viable crop.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026

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

Published on May 12, 2026
Cool and dry conditions continued over the past week. Apple blooms are slowly opening, and bee hives have been placed in the orchards for pollination.
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.