MSU Extension Blueberries

News

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  National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination

  Published on July 29, 2020

  Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020

  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops.

• West central Michigan small fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020

  Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) continues as the major threat for blueberries and raspberries. Timely insecticide applications and fruit sampling after each application is critical to ensure the effectiveness of your SWD control program.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020

  Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing.

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  East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

  Published on July 28, 2020

  With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending.

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  Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

  Published on July 27, 2020

  A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020

  Spotted wing Drosophila populations have begun to surge. Growers must protect susceptible crops.

• East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020

  Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020

  Published on July 21, 2020

  Berry harvest continues. Peach and plum harvests have begun. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are starting to climb.

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  Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

  Published on July 15, 2020

  The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.