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  Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

  Published on August 26, 2020
  Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.

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  Herramientas de programación de riego

  Published on July 31, 2024
  La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.

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  Farmland Use in Michigan

  Published on June 30, 2023
  This brief analysis considers land use in the State of Michigan. The primary focus is on farmland and the different crops that are supported on that land.

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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.

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  Storing Evercrisp Under CA and DCA

  Published on July 17, 2024
  The ability of Evercrisp apple fruit to tolerate a range of oxygen levels (0.6,, 0.9, 1.5, 3.0 and 21%) in combination with 0.5, 1.5, and 3% CO2 was described.

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  2019 Apple Pest Guide

  Published on April 7, 2020
  2019 apple pest guide based on data from the Peach Ridge weather station near Sparta, Michigan.

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  2008 Costs of Apple Production

  Published on July 22, 2008
  MSU Extension educators have tracked costs of apple production and compiled this information into an Excel file for your use.

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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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  The Biological Mechanism Behind Early and Late Apple Bud Sports

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Early and late sports of three apple varieties (Gala, Fuji, and Cripps Pink [Pink Lady]) were evaluated for their growth rate and maturation.

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  Apple Thinning Strategies 2022

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Tools available for a precise, date-driven approach to apple thinning.

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  2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Grand Rapids Area

  Published on August 9, 2023
  The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the Grand Rapids region.

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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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  Common Apple Pests and Diseases/Plagas y Enfermedades Comunes del Manzano

  Published on November 8, 2024
  This poster serves as a quick ID guide for common apple pests and disease and the damage they can cause.

• Great Lakes Expo posters 2012

  Published on February 22, 2016
  

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  Apple Sprays for Gardeners

  Published on April 8, 2025
  This is a summary of plant protection materials (pesticides) useful for managing important diseases and insect pests common to apples in the Midwest.

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  2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – West Central Michigan Region

  Published on August 9, 2023
  The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the west central Michigan region.

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  2023 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Northwest Michigan Region

  Published on August 9, 2023
  The information below includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the northwest Michigan region.

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  2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Grand Rapids Area

  Published on July 8, 2024
  This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the Grand Rapids region.

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  Starch Index Scale

  Published on December 21, 2023
  Suggested controlled atmosphere storage starch index and firmness levels for commercial apple varieties in Michigan.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide for Early Care and Education

  Published on August 22, 2024
  The Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and other local food purchasing initiatives throughout the region.