MSU Extension Fruit & Nuts

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  Michigan Blueberry Facts: Japanese Beetle (E2845)

  Published on November 9, 2015
  Japanese Beetle: Popillia japonica Newman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

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  Spotted Wing Drosophila: A New Invasive Pest of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3140)

  Published on November 6, 2015
  The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many fruit crops.

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  Building a Sustainable Future: Ecologically Based Farming Systems (E2983)

  Published on October 27, 2015
  A publication about natural systems and how they affect one's management practices.

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  Fruit Crop Pest Management: Commercial Applicators Guide Category 1C (E2891)

  Published on October 27, 2015
  This bulletin covers the management and control of common pests in tree fruit — including apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums and nuts — and small fruit — including blueberries, grapes, raspberries and strawberries

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  Michigan Blueberry Facts: Anthracnose Fruit Rot (Ripe Rot) (E3039)

  Published on October 26, 2015
  Anthracnose fruit rot is the most common and widespread fruit disease of blueberries in Michigan and the United States. This disease is typically caused by Colletotrichum acutatum.

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  Unusual Fruit Plants for Gardens in the North Central Region (E2747)

  Published on October 26, 2015
  Fruit crops such as apples, cherries, pears, peaches, raspberries and strawberries are common sights in gardens in the Midwest. Several less well known plants also produce edible fruit, and many are attractive to wildlife and have ornamental value.

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  Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables (E1696)

  Published on October 23, 2015
  Information about home storage of fruits and vegetables.

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  Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables (E3212)

  Published on October 21, 2015
  It is always important to clean fresh produce with safe water, peeling root crops and removing outer leaves of leafy vegetables to reduce soil residue. This will help ensure you and your family are protected from harmful substances.

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  Michigan Fresh Fact Sheets (HNI153)

  Published on October 20, 2015
  Learn about the best that the Great Lakes State has to offer with help from Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh educational campaign.

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  Cherry Training Systems (E3247)

  Published on October 19, 2015
  This publication describes the seven major pruning systems used in commercial cherry tree orchards in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Michigan.