MSU Extension Blueberries

News

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on September 14, 2023
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

  Published on September 6, 2023
  Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

  Published on August 22, 2023
  A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023

  Published on August 8, 2023
  Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

  Published on July 25, 2023
  Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – July 19, 2023

  Published on July 20, 2023
  Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are active. Pest control measures are required to prevent fruit infestations.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – July 12, 2023

  Published on July 13, 2023
  Blueberry harvest is in progress. Blueberry maggot and spotted wing Drosophila are already active in fields.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023

  Published on July 11, 2023
  With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2023

  Published on July 5, 2023
  Summer fruit harvest is underway.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2023

  Published on June 27, 2023
  Tart cherry harvest should begin this week, as well as raspberries and blueberries.