College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Listeria in Controlled Atmosphere Storage Facilities

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Food safety issues related to Listeria presence in apple storage rooms was discussed and Michigan-based survey was described.

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  Michigan Crunch Guide

  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.

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  Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan

  Published on September 17, 2024
  A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan.

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  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.

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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.

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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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  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.

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  Michigan Apple Cost of Production 2025

  Published on September 2, 2025
  This report summarizes our findings related to the costs of producing apples in Michigan.

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  Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.

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  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.

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  Managing Ambrosia Beetles in Apple

  Published on May 20, 2026
  This 4-page fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan.

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  Save the date for the 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  Published on September 15, 2025
  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 13-14, 2026, to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Fruit damage assessments are underway following two nights of freezing temperatures in the region.

• Botector: A new biofungicide for control of Botrytis bunch rot in grapes

  Published on August 21, 2013
  Botector is a new biofungicide labeled for Botrytis bunch rot control of grapes. It is based on competitive exclusion of Botrytis cinera and can be used in organic production.

• Get your summer buzz on at the second annual Bee Palooza at MSU

  Published on May 21, 2013
  In celebration of National Pollinator Week, join us Sunday, June 23, for Bee Palooza at the MSU Horticulture Gardens to have fun and learn all about pollinators.

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  Registration for apple bloom issues workshop now open

  Published on February 15, 2016
  One-day workshop on March 17 will focus on bloom-time strategies for meeting pollination needs, blossom blight control and using plant growth regulators effectively.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – Aug. 22, 2013

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Consider late season apple pests related to your harvest dates.

• Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – July 23, 2013

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Several tree fruit pests have not taken a summer vacation in the west central region.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 14, 2016

  Published on September 14, 2016
  Many Gala, McIntosh and Early Fuji blocks have been color picked as well as first picking of Honeycrisp. Growers are going back to finish Gala and McIntosh. Harvest labor is in short supply at most fruit farms.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – September 2, 2014

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Fall red raspberry, blueberry and Bartlett pear harvest continues. Gala, McIntosh and Honeycrisp apple and purple plum harvest is coming soon.