MSU Extension Berries

• East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Apricot bloom has begun in southwest Michigan. Cold, windy weather could cause freeze injury to the most advanced flowering fruit crops.

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  Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you.

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  Weekly fruit IPM meetings start April 13 and are now online

  Published on April 10, 2020
  Monday updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease control developments during the growing season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020

  Published on April 7, 2020
  With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

  Published on March 31, 2020
  Buds are swelling for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan.

• East Michigan fruit update – March 31, 2020

  Published on March 31, 2020
  Spring growth of fruit crops are right on track compared to normal growth for east Michigan, despite an unusually mild winter.

• 2020 Fruit insecticide registration update

  Published on March 30, 2020
  Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2020 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154).

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  Online 2020 preseason fruit IPM meeting in southwest Michigan planned for April 2

  Published on March 26, 2020
  The online preseason update for tree fruit growers will discuss pest and disease control strategies for the 2020 growing season. This meeting replaces our traditional face to face group meetings in March.