MSU Extension Berries

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022

  Published on August 23, 2022
  Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 17, 2022

  Published on August 17, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs are being caught in traps.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Michigan’s blueberry harvest is advancing rapidly with few problems except for those caused by unusually high summer temperatures and limited precipitation.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

  Published on August 2, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - July 28, 2022

  Published on July 28, 2022
  Blueberry harvest is in full swing under intense heat. Following OSHA and GAPs recommendations helps to prevent heat related illnesses among farmworkers.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.

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  Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available

  Published on July 22, 2022
  A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 19, 2022

  Published on July 19, 2022
  Small fruit harvests are in full swing. Stone fruit crops are being harvested as well.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 12, 2022

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Soils are dry. Crops are showing some stress. Harvests of several stone fruits are starting.