MSU Extension Berries

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Hot weather is here and SWD populations are rising; growers should begin protecting susceptible crops.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has finished at most farms. Summer red raspberry, sweet cherry and saskatoon harvest is getting started. A few areas received good precipitation last weekend, but drought conditions continue in most areas.

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  Renovate perennial strawberry fields to maximize yield next year

  Published on June 26, 2020
  Control perennial weeds after harvest to reduce competition and improve yield.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Strawberry harvest continues across east Michigan. Summer red raspberry harvest is getting started. Most areas of the region are in moderate drought conditions.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Strawberry harvest is underway with excellent fruit quality thanks to good weather conditions. However, cold and limited rain during the early part of the growing period reduced yields in many fields.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Warm weather is here and SWD populations are rising. Expect to begin protecting susceptible crops.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  The warm, dry week has moved many fruits. Early color can be seen on cherries and many small fruits.

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  Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment

  Published on June 19, 2020
  Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  East Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2020

  Published on June 16, 2020
  Strawberry harvest has begun with strong consumer demand for ready picked and pick your own berries. Even with some rain over the last week, many areas have slipped into drought conditions.