Resources

Introduction to Pesticide Use in Fruit Production

Published on March 23, 2016
Introduction to pesticide use in fruit production.
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.
Grape Rootstocks for Michigan

Published on December 4, 2015
Michigan vineyards need rootstocks that provide some cold tolerance while also resisting Phylloxera and nematodes. This 8-page bulletin suggests the best standard and experimental options.
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.
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.
A Pocket Guide for Grape IPM Scouting in North Central and Eastern U.S.

Published on November 11, 2015
This scouting guide was developed as a pocket reference book for easy use in the vineyard.
Winter Injury to Grapevines and Methods of Protection (E2930 PDF)

Published on November 11, 2015
Genotype determines a vine’s maximum cold hardiness potential. Environment — soil, weather, topography and pests — and grower management determine how much of that potential is realized.
Vineyard Establishment 2: Planting and Early Care of Vineyards

Published on November 11, 2015
Most vineyards are planted after the soil has been tilled completely to provide a loose, workable planting bed for the vines.
Vineyard Establishment 1: Pre-Plant Decisions

Published on November 10, 2015
Grapevines are relatively easy to grow and can live a very long time. Some Michigan vineyards are more than a hundred years old. The commercial grower's goal, however, is not merely vine survival but production of quality grapes at a profit.
Spotted Wing Drosophila: A New Invasive Pest of Michigan Fruit Crops

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