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West central Michigan small fruit update – July 10, 2024
Published on July 11, 2024
Michigan’s blueberry harvest is in full swing with early varieties already hitting the market. Significant issues are the early arrival of spotted wing Drosophila and Anthracnose fruit rot. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024
Published on July 9, 2024
More hot, humid weather incoming. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024
Published on July 9, 2024
Spotted wing drosophila pressure is very high and incoming hurricane remnants may make control difficult. -
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.