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East Michigan Spring Tree Fruit Meeting to be held March 29
Published on March 22, 2019
Tree fruit growers will hear a variety of presentations designed to help prepare them for the 2019 growing season and obtain high-quality fruit crops.
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Preseason fruit IPM meetings to be held March 18 and 21 in southwest Michigan
Published on March 7, 2019
Preseason update for fruit growers on pest and disease control strategies for the 2019 growing season.
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Weekly fruit IPM meetings in southwest Michigan start April 15
Published on March 7, 2019
Monday updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease control developments during the growing season.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in southeast Michigan
Published on January 23, 2019
Michigan State University Extension’s 2019 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management, as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on January 16, 2019
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you.
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2019 Tree Fruit Management School registration and agenda now available
Published on January 9, 2019
Register by Jan. 18 to join Michigan State University Extension in Traverse City, Michigan, to learn about tree fruit horticulture, entomology and pathology.
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Avoid early harvest of late-season processing apple varieties to reduce economic losses caused by bitter pit
Published on January 7, 2019
A discussion of the impact of apple harvest timing on post-harvest disorders, including bitter pit.
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Helping fruit tree growers flourish
Published on January 1, 2019
Courtney Hollender is passionate about using research to improve harvesting practices and crop yields for fruit tree growers. She’s on a mission to keep Michigan’s tree fruit production thriving.
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Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit
Published on January 1, 2019
Todd Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.
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2019 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show session agendas now available
Published on November 28, 2018
The 2019 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show agendas for wine and grape sessions and tree fruit sessions are now available. Pre-register today!
