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Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter
Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts. -
Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Michigan Cherry
Published on June 1, 2020
Managing SWD is challenging because populations can grow rapidly under warm summer conditions, especially after rain events. Frequent rain events will require shorter spray intervals. High heat conditions will make some pesticides less effective. -
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits
Published on November 11, 2015
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.25" by 5.0" pages fits in your pocket for easy use in the orchard. -
2019 Tart Cherry Pest Guide
Published on April 7, 2020
2019 tart cherry pest guide based on data from the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center weather station in Traverse City, Michigan. -
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. -
Cherry Training Systems
Published on October 19, 2015
This publication describes the seven major pruning systems used in commercial cherry tree orchards in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Michigan. -
Building a Sustainable Future: Ecologically Based Farming Systems
Published on October 27, 2015
A publication about natural systems and how they affect one's management practices. -
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit and Stewardship
Published on November 23, 2015
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Opportunities to Improve Profit and Stewardship -
Great Lakes Expo posters 2012
Published on February 22, 2016
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Spotted lanternfly: New pest alert for Michigan tree fruit growers
Published on March 1, 2023
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a new invasive pest to Michigan, and we are asking all growers to be on the lookout for this important new pest. -
MSU EXTENSION FRUIT TEAM CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA (SWD) IN MICHIGAN FRUIT CROPS
Published on October 9, 2020
Maintaining the profitability of Michigan fruit production is a constant challenge in the face of increasing invasive pest arrivals. -
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits (Spanish)
Published on November 11, 2015
Actual Title - "Guia de Bolsillo para la Inspeccion de Plagas de las Frutas de Hueso bajo Manejo Integrado de Plagas" -
Spotted Wing Drosophila: A New Invasive Pest of Michigan Fruit Crops
Published on November 6, 2015
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many fruit crops. -
Managing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan Orchards
Published on August 28, 2020
This factsheet includes instructions for on-farm monitoring to assess local brown marmorated stink bug populations and crop protection strategies for commercial orchards. -
La Drosophila de las alas manchadas - Una nueva plaga invasora en los frutales de Michigan
Published on November 1, 2010
La mosca Drosophila de alas manchadas (Drosophila suzukii) es una mosca pequeña del vinagre que potencialmente puede causar daños a muchos cultivos frutícolas.
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