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Harvest-time insect alert for Michigan blueberry growers
Published on June 27, 2024
Monitoring traps and fruit sampling can improve blueberry management during the harvest season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting! -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Cherry and raspberry harvests continue with blueberries on deck. Spotted lanternfly has been caught in Monroe County. -
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems
Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 19, 2024
Published on June 19, 2024
Blueberry harvest has started in west Michigan with fruit of high quality and flavor. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
Cherry harvest is starting as strawberry harvest ends. Be prepared for heat and spotted wing drosophila. -
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries
Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024
Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 5, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Low temperatures and rainy conditions slowed down the early start of blueberry growth and development, but they reverted to a more typical tempered one.