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West central Michigan small fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Weather conditions are improving and warm temperatures are arriving, but drought conditions remain unchanged. -
High heat during blueberry bloom: Great for pollination, as long as it doesn’t get too hot
Published on May 18, 2021
Warm, sunny days promote blueberry pollinator activity but beware of temperatures approaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the next week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 18, 2021
Published on May 18, 2021
Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. So far, most crops survived the April freezes well. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 11, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
The region continues facing below freezing temperatures at the time when most berry crops are more susceptible to spring frost damage. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021
Published on May 11, 2021
Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported. -
Register now for pre-bloom blueberry webinar on May 14
Published on May 7, 2021
Blueberries are blooming and this webinar will deliver information on research and extension of interest for Michigan’s small fruit industry for the 2021 blueberry pre-bloom and bloom period. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
The warm week stimulated quick development. Many crops have made it through the freezes in good shape. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 4, 2021
Published on May 4, 2021
Blueberries are blooming in west central Michigan and freeze/frost events from past days seem not to have a significant effect on crop conditions. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
An update on freeze/frost effects on small fruit production including strawberries and blueberries in west central Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 27, 2021
Published on April 27, 2021
The freezes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings damaged most fruit crops. Few areas saw serious damage.