MSU ExtensionFruit & Nuts

Resources

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  Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154)

  Published on November 1, 2018

  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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  Apple Cultivars for Production of Hard Cider in Michigan (E3364)

  Published on December 15, 2017

  This bulletin reviews existing information on cider apple cultivars evaluated for production in Michigan and provides additional trait information for other potential cider apple cultivars.

• Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)

  Published on July 26, 2017

• An introduction to blueberries webinar

  Published on March 29, 2017

  Getting started with blueberries.

• Fruit Production: Spotted Winged Drosophila

  Published on December 22, 2016

  Since the invasive insect pest spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) (Drosophila suzukii) arrived in Michigan in 2010, it has been a major concern for Michigan fruit industries.

• Fruit Production: Delivering Timely Fruit Production Programs

  Published on December 22, 2016

  Michigan is a major producer of apples, blueberries, cherries, grapes and many other fruit crops.

• Fruit Production: Impacting the Michigan Fruit Industry

  Published on December 22, 2016

  Michigan is a major producer of apples, blueberries, cherries, grapes and many other fruit crops.

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  Integrated Strategies for Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Small Fruit Production

  Published on December 13, 2016

  Cultural, biological and chemical control of spotted wing Drosophila in organic small fruit crops.

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  Minimize Apple Bruising in the Packing Line (E2290)

  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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  Managing the Nutrition of Highbush Blueberries (E2011)

  Published on September 26, 2016

  This bulletin describes the diagnosis of problems related to nutrition, commonly used fertilizers and techniques for correcting nutritional problems.