With higher temperatures this winter, some local farmers are concerned about the effect it will have on their crops.
Typically, once the temperature reaches mid-40s for multiple days, a plant will come out of dormancy and the bud starts to appear, according to the Michigan State University Extension.
Source - https://www.grandhaventribune.com
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