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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.

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.
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.
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.
Jul 22

Library Home Food Preservation Series

July 22, 2020 – September 23, 2020 Online Via Zoom

MSU Extension Educators Present Home a series on canning, equipment, and preserving tomatoes and apples.
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Michigan Apples (E2720)

Published on November 11, 2015
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Michigan Apples. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.25" X 5.0" pages fits in your pocket for easy use in the apple orchard.
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit and Stewardship (E2890)

Published on November 23, 2015
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Opportunities to Improve Profit and Stewardship
Apple maturity program and reports

Published on August 28, 2013
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.
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.
Great Lakes Expo posters 2012

Published on February 22, 2016
Orchard & Vineyard Show Presentations

Published on February 22, 2016
Presentations from the Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops (E3295)

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.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2020

Published on May 5, 2020
The region is two weeks behind normal due to cold temperatures and freezing temperatures are forecasted for this week.
Register for the Spring 2020 MSU Tree Fruit Webinars Series

Published on April 3, 2020
Registration is open and required. Participants that join the live webinars will receive MDARD pesticide applicator credits. This is Part 2 of a three-part series on the spring tree fruit webinar series.
Multileader apple production systems: Pros and cons for Michigan’s apple industry

Published on August 19, 2019
A discussion for growers considering adopting new high-density apple systems.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 21, 2019

Published on August 21, 2019
Don’t let the calendar date fool you into premature harvest of early apple varieties. West central Michigan apples are several days behind normal harvest dates this year.
Miticides options for controlling mites in fruit

Published on May 1, 2020
There are many options available for mite control in fruit crops.
Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees

Published on May 14, 2013
How to assess the impact of a freeze on early fruit development.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 28, 2016

Published on September 28, 2016
Cooler weather will increase color and ripen fruit quickly.
Are homemade pesticides legal?

Published on March 7, 2017
Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal?