Fruit Crops
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Maintaining irrigation on Michigan blueberries
Published on July 18, 2012
Strategies for irrigating under hot, dry conditions and limited water supplies. -
What to do with drought-stressed blueberries
Published on July 18, 2012
Should growers cut back blueberries that appear to be dying from drought? -
Increased populations of grasshoppers cause problems in fruit crops
Published on July 10, 2012
Dry conditions in some areas of Michigan have sparked grasshopper problems in fruit orchards. -
How hot? How dry? Enviro-weather tools help answer these questions
Published on July 10, 2012
Fruit and vegetable growers can use MSU’s Enviro-weather tools to quickly compare seasonal heat (degree-day) and moisture (precipitation) accumulations with previous years and “normal” years. -
Irrigating Michigan blueberries
Published on July 10, 2012
Irrigated and unirrigated blueberries are showing signs of heat and drought stress. -
Recognize the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Published on June 18, 2012
Heat stroke is a serious condition that many farmers are at risk of experiencing, especially during the hot, humid days of a Michigan summer. -
Tips to stay safe in the heat
Published on June 18, 2012
With the hot summer weather upon us, heat related issues can sneak up on people who work outdoors, especially farmers who may not have access to shade or air conditioning to cool down. -
Extreme temperatures can trigger intense emotions in farmers
Published on June 13, 2012
Spring heat wave and hard frosts take an emotional toll on growers, farm workers and families.