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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 20, 2021
Published on April 20, 2021
Development was slow this past week. This week’s forecast is for a hard freeze in southwest Michigan. -
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?
Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely. -
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. -
Gall wasp control research update
Published on March 30, 2021
Results from recent trials indicate some of the most effective spray options. -
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. -
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.