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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 3, 2024
Published on July 3, 2024
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is underway with fruit of excellent quality and flavor. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2024
Published on July 2, 2024
Blueberry harvest starts while cherries wind down. Spotted wing drosophila problems are persisting. -
Harvest-time insect alert for Michigan blueberry growers
Published on June 27, 2024
Monitoring traps and fruit sampling can improve blueberry management during the harvest season. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting! -
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 25, 2024
Published on June 25, 2024
Cherry and raspberry harvests continue with blueberries on deck. Spotted lanternfly has been caught in Monroe County. -
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems
Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 19, 2024
Published on June 19, 2024
Blueberry harvest has started in west Michigan with fruit of high quality and flavor. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
Cherry harvest is starting as strawberry harvest ends. Be prepared for heat and spotted wing drosophila. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024
Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants. -
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries
Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.