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Apple Thinning Strategies 2022
Published on May 10, 2022
Tools available for a precise, date-driven approach to apple thinning. -
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. -
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. -
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit and Stewardship
Published on November 23, 2015
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Opportunities to Improve Profit and Stewardship -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Unveiling the 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show — Reserve your spot today!
Published on December 12, 2023
The much-anticipated 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show will take place January 16-17 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. -
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture
Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply. -
SDHI fungicides for apple scab management
Published on May 8, 2014
SDHI fungicides are an excellent choice for apple scab control as we get further into the primary scab season. These fungicides also control powdery mildew. -
An overview of fungicide pre-mixes for tree fruits
Published on April 16, 2013
Many tree fruit fungicide options are a pre-mixture of two fungicides and growers need to be aware of the components to properly rotate these new materials. -
Friendly reminder for growers to fill out the spotted wing Drosophila survey
Published on November 12, 2014
To determine the effectiveness of our statewide spotted wing Drosophila monitoring program, we are asking growers to take a quick survey. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback
Published on September 13, 2016
Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend. -
Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins
Published on March 16, 2011
Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins. -
Tour projects at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on July 13, 2017
Join Michigan State University for an afternoon tour of the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center projects on Aug. 15, 2017, in Benton Harbor. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Fruitlet growth is sizing up across the region. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Update on tree fruit in west central Michigan.