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  Identifying and Mitigating Carbon Dioxide-Related Apple Internal Browning

  Published on July 17, 2024
  The symptoms and factors affecting carbon dioxide injury of apple are discussed.

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  Rapid Fruit Growth, Vascular Dysfunction, and Bitter Pit

  Published on July 17, 2024
  The history and physiology of bitter pit is described.

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  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.

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  2021 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates

  Published on June 22, 2021
  These tables summarize the harvest dates for apple varieties predicted by the Enviroweather Apple Maturity Model for regions across Michigan.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

  Published on May 12, 2025
  A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.

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  2025 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southwest Michigan Region

  Published on July 28, 2025
  This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southwest Michigan region.

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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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  Michigan Fresh (Spanish): El uso, almacenamiento y conservación de Manzanas (HNI16SP)

  Published on January 30, 2015
  Apples can be preserved and served in many ways. El cultivo en Michigan de manzanas está disponible la mayor parte del año. La cúspide de la cosecha es de agosto a octubre.

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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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  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.

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  Robotic and Structured Light Imaging Technologies for Harvesting and Defect Detection of Apples

  Published on July 17, 2024
  The benefits of and prospects for orchard automation are discussed as related to labor cost and availability.

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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.

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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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  A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Michigan Apples

  Published on November 11, 2015
  A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Michigan Apples. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.25" X 5.0" pages fits in your pocket for easy use in the apple orchard.

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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.