Join MSU Extension at the Spring Blueberry Online Extension webinar

Cheyenne Sloan, Michigan State University Extension -

MSU Extension experts in all aspects of blueberry production will present updates and be available for questions.

Blueberry field on a cloudy day.
Blueberry field on a cloudy day from last spring. Photo by Cheyenne Sloan, MSU Extension.

The Michigan State University Extension blueberry team is excited to host our Spring Blueberry Online Extension webinar on April 5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Since spring is coming soon, we have switched to an online format to increase flexibility and accessibility to the event. We will have a jam-packed schedule with speakers from MSU Extension and the blueberry industry, ready to share information to get everyone ready for the upcoming season. There will be RUP credits offered.

Agenda

8:00-8:15 a.m. – Welcome & Updates - Cheyenne Sloan and Carlos Garcia Salazar

8:20-8:50 a.m. – Weed Management – Sushila Chaudhardi

8:55-9:25 a.m. - Blueberry Fertilization – Cheyenne Sloan

9:30-10:00 a.m. – Season in Review – Carlos Garcia Salazar

10:00-10:15 a.m. - BREAK

10:15-10:45 a.m. – Pathogen Management Update – Tim Miles

10:50-11:20 a.m. – Planning your blueberry insect management for 2023 – Rufus Isaacs

11:20-11:50 a.m. - SWMREC Planting update – Josh Vander Weide

11:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Closing

Register for the Spring Blueberry Online Extension webinar

You will be sent a registration link to your email with the Zoom details for attendance. Registration is needed for attendance. If you have any questions please contact Cheyenne Sloan sloanche@msu.edu or Carlos Garcia Salazar garcias4@msu.edu.

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