Resources

Blueberry resources

  • Growing Native Seeds as a Supplemental Crop: A Guide for Michigan Blueberry Growers

    Published on May 28, 2026
    This guide is intended for Michigan blueberry growers interested in planting native plants on their farms. Using existing equipment and labor, growers can help increase farm productivity by supporting native plant production alongside farm operations.

  • El Gusano del Arándano

    Published on February 6, 2026
    El gusano del arándano, Rhagoletis mendax Curran, es una de las principales plagas de importancia económica en Michigan.

  • The Blueberry Maggot

    Published on December 16, 2025
    Learn how to identify, monitor and control the blueberry maggot, one of the main blueberry pests of economic importance in Michigan.

  • Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2026

    Published on December 15, 2025
    This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season.

  • Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

    Published on October 27, 2025
    A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.

  • Ask Extension and the Lawn and Garden Hotline highlights - 2024

    Published on August 28, 2025
    Michigan State University Extension educators and volunteers respond to thousands of inquiries from Michigan residents each year.

  • Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

    Published on August 4, 2025
    Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.

  • Michigan Blueberry Cost of Production 2024

    Published on June 17, 2025
    The Michigan blueberry industry is moving toward greater levels of production for the fresh market, with growers selecting cultivars and production techniques for this market.

  • Irrigation Scheduling Tools

    Published on June 2, 2025
    Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.

  • The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

    Published on April 9, 2025
    This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.