MSU Extension announces first ever blueberry irrigation workshop

Cheyenne Sloan<sloanche@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension - April 28, 2025

Join MSU Extension’s blueberry and irrigation teams for an irrigation workshop on May 16.

A row of blueberry bushes with a circle dug out between two bushes, blue spray paint covers the ground where the whole is and irrigation pipes connect above the hole. — Blue dye demonstration from a blueberry field day in 2024. Photo by Cheyenne Sloan, MSU Extension.

Get ready for the upcoming season by attending this exciting workshop. On May 16 at 9 a.m., join the Michigan State University Extension blueberry and irrigation teams for an irrigation filled morning at the Trevor Nichols Research Center in Fennville, Michigan. This workshop will feature an inside classroom style portion followed by a hands-on session out in the field.

Topics for indoor session

Soil texture analysis – Cheyenne Sloan
Bring your own field soil for personalized texture analysis!
Water policy, water withdrawal – Lyndon Kelley
Irrigation application and scheduling – Younsuk Dong and Brenden Kelley
Pulse irrigation – Josh VanderWeide and Younsuk Dong

Topics for outdoor workshop

Irrigation system evaluation
Uniformity evaluation
Soil moisture sensor training

Any questions about the event can be directed to Cheyenne Sloan.

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