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Minimize Apple Bruising in the Packing Line
Published on September 26, 2016
Apples on the tree are generally free of bruise damage, but after traveling through a series of handling processes, apples in the retail store often show bruises. -
Costs of Apple Production
Published on August 23, 2022
This spreadsheet includes updated cost and practices for apple production in Michigan, compiled by MSU Extension educators and industry members. -
Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)
Published on May 31, 2015
Pollinating insects, of which bees are the most important, contribute significantly to the yield and quality of fruit crops in the United States. Pollination services provided by bees are worth billions of dollars annually to fruit crop industries. -
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter
Published on May 7, 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. -
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. -
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. -
Apple Thinning Strategies 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Tools available for a precise, date-driven approach to apple thinning. -
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. -
Bulletin E-3426 Insurance Options for Fruit Growers
Published on July 20, 2022
This publication outlines insurance and risk management options available to Michigan fruit growers. -
Senior Project FRESH in Michigan with Michigan State University Extension
Published on May 7, 2024
Senior Project FRESH (SPF), which is part of the USDA Farm Bill, is a program designed to help older adults incorporate more fresh fruit and vegetables in their diet. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016
Published on August 2, 2016
Veraison is starting in grapes. Many late-season pests are flying. Blueberry, peach and plum harvest continues. -
Southeast Michigan apple maturity reports – September 5, 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Apple growers have apple bins set in the orchard and are ready to start harvest. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
There’s been good amount of growth of our fruit crops in the last few days, with a few crops showing the first signs of early green tip. The sod in orchards is starting to green up. -
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather
Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Managing tree fruit diseases is key following stormy weather and hail last week. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019
Published on July 23, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers jumped in the last week. Almost all our traps are catching flies in the double digits. Protect berries now. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 2, 2019
Published on July 2, 2019
Sweet cherry harvest is underway. Harvest in berry crops will begin after the Fourth of July. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 17, 2014
Published on June 17, 2014
Conditions are dry across the North, but rains are expected this week which will help size fruit and add moisture to the soil. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 26, 2016
Published on July 26, 2016
Blueberry and peach harvest are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up as the fly is coming off wild fruit.