National Ag News

Extension educators in the Eastern Corn Belt say the recent spring-like weather shouldn’t have a major impact on fruit crops.

Fruit educator Mark Longstroth with Michigan State University says most weather stations in the state report chilling hours, or hours needed for winter dormancy, are within the range for fruit crops to begin growth.  He says temperatures below 10 degrees could cause significant damage, but are unlikely with spring approaching.

Longstroth says while the early spring-like warm up might be reminiscent of 2012, it’s too early to be worried. 

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