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Blueberry Kick Off Meeting April 13 is Online
Michigan Ag Connection - 04/12/2021
Michigan State University Extension and the small fruit team are hosting the preseason 2021 Blueberry Kick Off Webinar with updates on issues related to the early portion of the blueberry season. This webinar will deliver information on research and extension of interest for Michigan's small fruit industry during the 2021 blueberry pre-bloom and bloom period. The webinar will take place on April 13 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
As in 2020, we are replacing the face-to-face twilight meetings we offer every season for a webinar program with the same topics. This format for delivering our extension program is the result of the emergency created by the continued COVID-19 outbreak. This is an effort to comply with all federal and state regulations demanding to restrict personal contact between people in large settings, and still be able to provide the assistance and educational programs needed by our small fruit growers.
The meeting will be using Zoom software and after registration you will be sent information on how to access the webinar. The format will be short, 30 to 40-minute presentations with a short question and answer period after each talk. The presentations will also be posted on the MSU Extension Blueberries website soon after the meeting for public viewing.
Topics that will be discussed are:
- Blueberry industry update
- Enviroweather update
- Early season insect pests update: Management of the early blueberry pest complex.
- Managing nematodes in blueberries: Nematodes stunting your blueberries' potential? Tips for detection and prevention.
- Weed management update: The importance of early season weed management in blueberries.
- Blueberry diseases update: Learn about early season management and get tips for diagnosing blueberry diseases.
- Preparing your frost protection program for 2021
There is no cost to attend the 2021 Blueberry Kick Off Webinar, but online preregistration is required at msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WEWF3611RG-OMfu2eOd3sA.
Growers participating in this webinar will be awarded three RUP credits for the renewal of the Private Pesticide Applicator license.
Please contact Carlos Garcia at garcias4@msu.edu or 616-260-0671 if you require special arrangements.
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