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  Interim Update on the Economic Impact of Michigan's Agri-Food System

  Published on June 6, 2023
  This document offers an interim update on the economic impact of Michigan's agri-food and agri-energy system.

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  Plant Tissue Sampling to Determine Fruit Fertilizer Needs

  Published on January 29, 2016
  The nutritional health of orchard crops, grapes, and blueberries is best assessed by measuring the concentrations of nutrients in plant parts.

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  Managing Black Stem Borer in Michigan Tree Fruits

  Published on January 15, 2017
  The black stem borer, Xylosandrus germanus (Blanford), is an introduced pest that was first found in the United States in New York grapes in the 1930s.

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  Michigan Fruit Management Guide 2025

  Published on December 6, 2024
  This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season.

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  Avoidance and Management of Nematode Problems in Tree Fruit Production in Michigan

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Michigan apple, cherry, and peach orchards that have previously produced profitable yields may not support adequate tree growth when replanted.

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  Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.

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  Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Picture table of common tree fruit with bud stage names and the critical temperature ranges that will cause between 10% and 90% injury to the flower buds, three pages long.

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  Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Peaches (HNI100)

  Published on July 17, 2023
  Michigan-grown peaches are available during August and September

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  Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Table of common tree fruit with bud stage names and the critical temperature ranges that will cause between 10% and 90% injury to the flower buds, all on one page.

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  Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations

  Published on September 4, 2025
  Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act.

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  Peaches in west central Michigan are in good condition heading into 2019 growing season

  Published on February 22, 2019
  Spans of subzero temperatures across the state in the second half of January have not significantly impacted peach growers in west central Michigan.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2019

  Published on June 11, 2019
  Apples are at or rapidly approaching optimal thinning timing. Stone fruit is sizing rapidly.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019

  Published on June 18, 2019
  Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 25, 2019

  Published on June 25, 2019
  Warmer weather brings increase in insect activity and more disease is showing up in tree fruits.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 30, 2019

  Published on July 30, 2019
  Tart cherry harvest will wind down by the end of the week, and peach harvest is just around the corner.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Apples are approaching the end of bloom. Tart cherries are at petal fall, peaches and sweet cherries are in the shuck.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 21, 2019

  Published on May 21, 2019
  Stone fruit is in bloom, apples are at pink and early insect activity is picking up.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2019

  Published on May 7, 2019
  Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2019

  Published on April 23, 2019
  Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries.

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  Effect of lure type and trap placement in monitoring oriental fruit moth populations in Michigan peach orchards

  Published on November 30, 2018
  Funds from the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission provide new insight on trapping strategies for a familiar pest of Michigan’s peach and apple industry.