MSU Extension Fruit & Nuts

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  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.

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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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  Michigan Grape Facts: Managing Botrytis Bunch Rot

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Gray mold or bunch rot can cause serious yield loss but there are a variety of tools that can be used to protect grapes.

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  Michigan Blueberry Facts: Biology and Management of Stem Gall Wasp in Highbush Blueberries (E3443) in Spanish

  Published on May 20, 2020
  To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research, available in Spanish.

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  Michigan Blueberry Facts: Biology and Management of Stem Gall Wasp in Highbush Blueberries (E3443)

  Published on May 11, 2020
  To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research.

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  Michigan Grape Facts: Managing Grapevine Leafroll Disease

  Published on April 27, 2020
  Grapevine leafroll disease is a major viticultural problem that can be found in every wine, juice and table grape-growing region in the world. Unfortunately, Michigan is no exception.

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  Michigan Blueberry Facts: Alternaria Fruit Rot (E3441)

  Published on April 18, 2020
  This fact sheet clearly discusses disease symptoms, diagnostic aspects of the disease, the disease cycle and appropriate management practices for blueberry growers.

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  Pesticide Review for Private Applicators

  Published on April 13, 2020
  This webinar was created for private applicators looking to review the core manual before taking the verbal test with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

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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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  2019 Tart Cherry Pest Guide

  Published on April 7, 2020
  2019 tart cherry pest guide based on data from the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center weather station in Traverse City, Michigan.