CADILLAC, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan blueberry farmers are concerned about this year’s crop as many farms are reporting their bushes are budding early.

In Wexford County, Double L Farms owner Derek Larrance says the plants are being tricked by warm weather into thinking it’s later in the season than it is, and they are coming out of dormancy.

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In addition, he says the risk comes when the buds get to the point of opening up, because a hard freeze would destroy the buds.

Michigan is a national leader in blueberry production.