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Protecting blueberry bloom from extreme heat using overhead irrigation

Published on May 2, 2024
Preventing fields exceeding 90 degrees will keep pollen viable for pollination.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024 

Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers.
West central Michigan small fruit report – April 23, 2024

Published on April 24, 2024
The blueberry bloom period just started in west Michigan but weather conditions still possess some risk of spring frost damage.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024

Published on April 23, 2024
Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan.
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects

Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2024

Published on April 16, 2024
Fruit crops are developing rapidly in southwest Michigan.
New video on sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila to guide your IPM program

Published on April 11, 2024
How-to guide with equipment list for spotted wing drosophila sampling.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2024

Published on April 9, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.
Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays

Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.