Fruit Production

Upcoming Events:

Michigan spring peach meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024

The Michigan Spring Peach Update in Benton Harbor is an excellent meeting to learn about all aspects of peaches and peach growing.

Blueberry Season Kickoff and Pruning Workshop -March 6, 2024
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Trevor Nichols Research Station, 6237 124th Avenue, Fennville, MI 49408
Join MSU Extension's Blueberry Team for our 2024 season kickoff! Event will take place at Trevor Nichols Research Center on March 6 or via Zoom.

MDARD In-Person Core Testing and Core Review - March 13 - Berrien County

March 13, 2024 8:30AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. registration MSU SWMREC -1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, USA-MSU Extension, MDARD PPPMD, and MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program are offering an in-person Core Manual review class followed by Core pesticide applicator certification testing. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

Articles:

Blueberry Varieties for Michigan-This bulletin provides production, fruit quality characteristics, and pest and disease resistance ratings of blueberry varieties to help growers decide which cultivars to grow.