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Blueberry Pollinator Stewardship Guide

Published on January 19, 2021
This blueberry pollinator stewardship guide highlights practices to support pollinator health. This guide is part of the Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan.
Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.
A Mobile Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries

Published on November 11, 2020
This guide is available as a downloadable PDF that can be easily viewed on your mobile device and includes links that allow you to jump to specific pages of the guide.
MSU EXTENSION FRUIT TEAM CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA (SWD) IN MICHIGAN FRUIT CROPS

Published on October 9, 2020
Maintaining the profitability of Michigan fruit production is a constant challenge in the face of increasing invasive pest arrivals.
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Biology and Management of Stem Gall Wasp in Highbush Blueberries (E3443) in Spanish

Published on May 20, 2020
To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research, available in Spanish.
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Biology and Management of Stem Gall Wasp in Highbush Blueberries (E3443)

Published on May 11, 2020
To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research.
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Alternaria Fruit Rot (E3441)

Published on April 18, 2020
This fact sheet clearly discusses disease symptoms, diagnostic aspects of the disease, the disease cycle and appropriate management practices for blueberry growers.
An introduction to blueberries webinar

Published on March 29, 2017
Getting started with blueberries.
Integrated Strategies for Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Small Fruit Production

Published on December 13, 2016
Cultural, biological and chemical control of spotted wing Drosophila in organic small fruit crops.
Managing the Nutrition of Highbush Blueberries (E2011)

Published on September 26, 2016
This bulletin describes the diagnosis of problems related to nutrition, commonly used fertilizers and techniques for correcting nutritional problems.
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops (E3295)

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.
A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries (Spanish) (E2982SP)

Published on November 13, 2015
A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries (E2928)

Published on November 11, 2015
A guide for integrated pest management scouting in highbush blueberries.
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Blueberry Aphid and Blueberry Shoestring Virus (E3050)

Published on November 10, 2015
Aphids are a sporadic pest in blueberries, but they can sometimes reach high densities. Their abundance should be monitored each year to help prevent outbreaks. The primary species in blueberries in Michigan is the blueberry aphid, Illinoia pepperi.
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Japanese Beetle (E2845)

Published on November 9, 2015
Japanese Beetle: Popillia japonica Newman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Virus and Viruslike Diseases of Blueberries (E3048)

Published on October 26, 2015
Blueberries are affected by various virus and virus-like diseases. Viruses consist of minute infectious particles. They depend on the plant for multiplication and interfere with normal functioning of plant cells.
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Ripe Rot) (E3039)

Published on October 26, 2015
Anthracnose fruit rot is the most common and widespread fruit disease of blueberries in Michigan and the United States. This disease is typically caused by Colletotrichum acutatum.
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Fruit Rot Identification Guide (E2847)

Published on October 26, 2015
This bulletin has examples of all the blueberry infections.
Michigan Fresh:Using, Storing, and Preserving Blueberries (HNI21)

Published on September 8, 2014
Blueberries can be preserved and served in many ways. Michigan-grown blueberries are available during July and August.