Blueberries
West central Michigan blueberry growers receive heads up
Spring frosts caused some damage to blueberries and strawberries but no significant impact will be observed on most berry crops in west central Michigan. For the past two weeks weather in west central Michigan was... more »
Gall wasp management guidelines in blueberries for 2017
In the past few years, blueberry stem gall wasp has become more common in some Michigan blueberry fields, and Michigan State University researchers have been working to find effective controls for this pest. With emergence... more »
Use gibberellin to increase blueberry fruit set
Gibberellin (GA) is naturally produced by blueberry seeds. In well-pollinated berries, GA is abundant and promotes normal berry growth. Without pollination and seed production, berries abort or do not size fully. When bee activity and... more »
Naturipe celebrates 100th anniversary
Naturipe Farms celebrated its one hundred year anniversary with the growers and staff of one of the company’s partner-owners, Naturipe Berry Growers (NBG), on Friday, May 5. The festivities were held at the Naturipe headquarters... more »
SWD, IPM workshop set for Latino blueberry growers
Latino blueberry growers are invited to a spotted wing drosophila (SWD) and integrated pest management training and pesticide applicator certification license test on Saturday, May 20. Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems... more »
Michigan small fruit takes a hit from frost
West central Michigan has seen a number of days with temperatures dropping to the low 30s causing significant damage to small fruit crops, mainly to blueberries and to some extent to strawberries. Until Sunday 7,... more »
Seven named to first Michigan Blueberry Commission
Not surprisingly, southwest Michigan appointees comprise the initial Michigan Blueberry Commission. Created on May 1 after a vote by the state’s blueberry growers to create a panel for improving the industry’s economic position and competiveness by... more »
Berries thrive in high tunnels, but beware of pests
A University of Arkansas study has found that using high tunnels in berry production can increase yields, extend the harvest season and improve fruit quality compared to field production. However, care must be taken to... more »
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