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Renovate perennial strawberry fields to maximize yield next year

Published on June 26, 2020
Control perennial weeds after harvest to reduce competition and improve yield.
Researchers uncover the origins of the cultivated strawberry

Published on February 25, 2019
A team of researchers, led by scientists at MSU and the University of California, Davis, has used the power of genomics to reveal the evolutionary origins of the cultivated strawberry and deciphered the genetic code of this highly coveted fruit.
Small fruit production risk management resources to preserve your berry farm’s sustainability and employment

Published on March 2, 2020
MSU Extension is pleased to offer a Small Fruit Production Risk Management Resources and Tools training session series starting March 6 and continuing until April 17.
Attend the statewide pre-harvest strawberry meeting on June 6

Published on June 4, 2019
Come and learn the latest in strawberry production from the MSU berry team.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

Published on May 21, 2019
Warm weather moved fruit quickly. Apple bloom is ending. Blueberries and strawberries are blooming now.
New 2,4-D formulation offers greater safety for berries, tree fruit and nut tree crops

Published on May 28, 2020
A 2,4-D choline formulation is now available for controlling or suppressing broadleaves weeds in pome and stone fruits, tree nuts and and various berry crops.
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 27, 2021

Published on April 27, 2021
An update on freeze/frost effects on small fruit production including strawberries and blueberries in west central Michigan.
Changes in small fruit weed control registrations for 2019

Published on April 11, 2019
Prowl is no longer labeled for use in blueberry and caneberry. New herbicide labels for small fruit crops should provide better weed suppression.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

Published on June 15, 2021
Strawberry harvest continues. Sweet cherry harvest is beginning.
New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

Published on January 12, 2021
This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 19, 2020

Published on May 19, 2020
Recent light frost events did not affect small fruit crops in west central Michigan despite freezing temperatures ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

Published on May 11, 2021
Cool weather and scattered frosts have kept fruit growers scrambling, but only a little damage has been reported.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 8, 2021

Published on June 8, 2021
Drought conditions continue affecting small fruit growth and development in west central Michigan despite scattered rain showers and some localized thunderstorms.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 4, 2021

Published on May 4, 2021
Blueberries are blooming in west central Michigan and freeze/frost events from past days seem not to have a significant effect on crop conditions.
East Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2019

Published on May 28, 2019
Bloom has ended for tree fruits in the past week and strawberries are finally in full bloom. Apple thinning is the challenge for the week and fire blight risk remains high.
East Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2019

Published on May 21, 2019
Apple bloom is winding down in the southern few tiers of east Michigan counties. We are finally seeing bloom in strawberries across the region.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 15, 2021

Published on June 15, 2021
The region received some much-needed rain, but not as much as we could use; tart and sweet cherries are beginning to show some color. Strawberry harvest is in full swing.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 6, 2021

Published on July 6, 2021
Blueberry harvest has started with varieties like Bluetta, Duke, Draper and other early varieties. Harvest of Bluecrop, one of the main Michigan varieties, will start soon.
West central Michigan small fruit update– June 29, 2021

Published on June 29, 2021
Blueberries started ripening in west central Michigan, but spotted wing Drosophila has arrived too.
West central Michigan small fruit update – April 13, 2021

Published on April 13, 2021
Spring’s early arrival is advancing plant growth and development in most small fruit crops. No winter or spring frost/freeze damage has been observed in blueberries, strawberries and raspberries/blackberries.