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West central Michigan small fruit update – April 13, 2021

Published on April 13, 2021
Spring’s early arrival is advancing plant growth and development in most small fruit crops. No winter or spring frost/freeze damage has been observed in blueberries, strawberries and raspberries/blackberries.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021

Published on April 13, 2021
Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021

Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 30, 2021

Published on March 30, 2021
March has been warm. Early fruit crops are showing movement.
Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees

Published on March 30, 2021
How to assess the impact of a freeze on early fruit development.
Gall wasp control research update

Published on March 30, 2021
Results from recent trials indicate some of the most effective spray options.
Register for blueberry stem gall wasp and blueberry pollination webinar on March 17

Published on March 8, 2021
Although the focus will be mainly on early-season blueberry management issues, the bee pollination information will be useful for small fruit crops such as raspberries and blackberries.
MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies

Published on February 19, 2021
An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches.
Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

Published on February 9, 2021
Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”
Pollinator stewardship guide for blueberry growers is now available

Published on February 2, 2021
Blueberry growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension educators and specialists provided input on a blueberry pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.