MSU Extension Berries

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2023

  Published on May 9, 2023
  Stone fruit are largely finished with bloom. Apple and blueberry bloom is now underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Growers in the region are preparing for apple bloom.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.

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  MSU researchers seeking solutions for spotted wing drosophila

  Published on April 24, 2023
  The invasive fruit fly spotted wing drosophila damages soft-fleshed fruits such as berries and cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023

  Published on April 18, 2023
  Last week’s hot weather pushed all fruit crops along quickly. Next week will be closer to normal but cool weather may be a challenge for pollinating blooming crops.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 18, 2023

  Published on April 18, 2023
  We seem to have experienced four seasons in the last week.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023

  Published on April 11, 2023
  And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 4, 2023

  Published on April 4, 2023
  Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring.