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  Apples

  With more than 900 million pounds of apples produced per year, apples are Michigan's largest fruit crop. MSU Extension offers a variety of programming to assist farmers in orchard management and tree growth.

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• Red Beet and Apple Salad

  Published on May 13, 2019
  

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  Canning Applesauce

  Published on May 13, 2019
  Select Michigan apples that are sweet, juicy and crisp. For a tart favor, add 1 to 2 pounds of tart apples to each 3 pounds of sweeter fruit. An average of 21 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13½ pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints.

• Pear Party Salsa

  Published on September 9, 2016
  Honey is a great natural sweetener to add to any of your favorite dishes. It contains throat-soothing properties and nutrients that give you energy.

• Microwave-Baked Apples

  Published on October 27, 2014
  For maximum quality, store apples in a cool place, between 32 and 40 °F. Apples stored at this temperature maintain nutritional benefits such as B vitamins, fiber and vitamin C and can be kept for about a month. There are many varieties of apples, and they can be prepared in many ways.

• A Practical Guide to Scouting Apple Orchards

  A Practical Guide to Scouting Apple Orchards Online Course was developed by MSU Extension and builds off of the original DVD produced by MSU's Integrated Pest Management Program Office. The goal of this course is to provide users with the knowledge needed to effectively, efficiently and safely scout apple orchards.

• Growing Cider Apples

  Published on April 8, 2016

  The basics of growing cider apples.

• Michigan Tree Fruit Commission - Working in new ways to advance the industry

  The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission was created in 2014 with a focus on upgrading MSU research center infrastructure for apple, cherry, peach and plum projects.

• Mar 30

  CANCELED: Preseason Fruit Update

  March 30, 2020 – April 2, 2020

  Preseason update for fruit growers on insect and disease control in fruit crops.

• Mar 19

  Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Dickinson

  March 19, 2020 3:30PM – 5:00PM W6720 Maplewood Dr., Iron Mountain, MI 49801

  Proper fruit tree care and pruning is important for overall tree health and fruit development. This workshop will provide 'smart' tree care and proper pruning practices.

• Apr 28

  Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - WEBINAR

  April 28, 2020 2:00PM – 4:00PM Webinar- Zoom

  Proper fruit tree care and pruning is important for overall tree health and fruit development. This webinar workshop will provide 'smart' tree care and proper pruning practices.

• Mar 25

  2021 Interactive Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

  March 25, 2021 3:00PM – 5:00PM Virtual

  Join us as we learn the strategies for stone fruit trees that will highlight tree health and fruit production.

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  Anna Wallis

  Apple Production Specialist
  wallisa2@msu.edu
  443-421-7970
  

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  Mark Longstroth

  Food and Animal Systems
  longstr7@msu.edu
  

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  Mark Longstroth

  Food and Animal Systems
  longstr7@msu.edu
  

• Philip Schwallier

  Environmental quality
  schwalli@msu.edu
  

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  Julianna Wilson

  Tree Fruit IPM Outreach Specialist
  jkwilson@msu.edu
  517-432-4766
  

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  Amy Irish-Brown

  Commercial Tree Fruit IPM Educator
  irisha@msu.edu
  616-632-7891
  

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  William Shane

  Food and Animal Systems
  shane@msu.edu
  

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  Emily Pochubay

  Tree Fruit Integrated Pest Management Educator
  pochubay@msu.edu
  231-946-1510
  

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  Nikki Rothwell

  Fruit educator
  rothwel3@msu.edu
  231-946-1510