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Minimize Apple Bruising in the Packing Line (E2290)
Digital Document
Published on September 26, 2016
Apples on the tree are generally free of bruise damage, but after traveling through a series of handling processes, apples in the retail store often show bruises. -
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Orchard & Vineyard Show Presentations
Digital Document
Published on February 22, 2016
Presentations from the Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show -
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A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Michigan Apples (E2720)
Digital Document
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. -
Air Blast Orchard Spraying (E2712)
Digital Document
Published on October 26, 2015
The concept of controlling agricultural pests and diseases by spraying a control chemical is quite simple: merely apply the correct amount of the chemical evenly to the plant, leaving no area unprotected, and avoid applying the chemical to non-target areas -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Kalamazoo
Event
Date: Feb 08, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training. -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Grand Rapids
Event
Date: Jan 31, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training. -
Core Manual/RUP Review - Centreville, MI
Event
Date: Feb 01, 2019
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam. -
2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course-Benton Harbor
Event
Date: Feb 05, 2019
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training -
Apple Cultivars for Production of Hard Cider in Michigan (E3364)
Digital Document
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. -
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit and Stewardship (E2890)
Digital Document
Published on November 23, 2015
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Opportunities to Improve Profit and Stewardship -
Building a Sustainable Future: Ecologically Based Farming Systems (E2983)
Digital Document
Published on October 27, 2015
A publication about natural systems and how they affect one's management practices. -
Avoidance and Management of Nematode Problems in Tree Fruit Production in Michigan (E2419)
Digital Document
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. -
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops (E3295)
Digital Document
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. -
Apples and the science behind them
Article
Published on September 20, 2018
Crisp Michigan apples are ready for picking and eating. Let’s learn some plant science at the dinner table—apples edition! -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 21, 2019
Article
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. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 28, 2019
Article
Published on August 28, 2019
Harvest is going to be late this year, so don’t let your calendar trick you into picking too soon. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019
Article
Published on September 4, 2019
Gala and McIntosh varieties from east Michigan orchards were analyzed for maturity this week. Neither are not ready to begin harvest.
