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Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
This 137-acre center sits in the five-county northwestern region that produces almost half of the U.S. supply of tart cherries and is responsible for 83 percent of sweet cherry production in Michigan.
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Growing compact sour cherries for high-density systems
In an effort to increase production in trees in years four and five, Michigan State University AgBioResearch horticulturist Ron Perry is growing new smaller varieties and harvesting them with a blueberry harvester.
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Northwest Michigan Hort Research Center: An overview
The 100-acre NWMHRC sits in the five-county northwestern region that produces almost half of the U.S. supply of tart cherries and is responsible for 83 percent of sweet cherry production in Michigan.
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Battling Oblique Banded Leaf Roller in cherry production
The cherry industry is big business in Michigan. However, one pest threatening the fruit is the Oblique Banded Leaf Roller. Research projects at MSU AgBioResearch's Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center are working to address the issue.
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George Sundin, Ph.D.
University Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist
sundin@msu.edu
517-355-4573
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Karen Powers
Research Technologist II
ZINGERK@MSU.EDU
231-649-1510
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Jennifer Zelinski
Office Manager
goodr100@msu.edu
231-946-1510
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Myron Anderson
Horticultural Aide
ander200@msu.edu
231-946-1510
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Bill Klein
Farm Manager
kleinw@msu.edu
231-946-1510
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Nikki Rothwell
Fruit educator
rothwel3@msu.edu
231-946-1510
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Controlling fire blight without antibiotics in organic apples goal of new USDA project
Published on December 20, 2013
A team of Michigan State University (MSU) researchers has begun investigating organic methods for controlling fire blight, a devastating apple and pear tree disease. -
MSU researcher receives red jacket for outstanding work on behalf of cherry industry
Published on July 7, 2015
MSU horticulture professor Jim Flore was honored as Cherry Industry Person of the Year for his instrumental role in helping cherry growers remain on the cutting edge while also encouraging sustainable growing practices. -
Attracting wild bees to farms is a good insurance policy
Published on April 4, 2014
A paper co-authored by MSU AgBioResearch's Rufus Isaacs gives farmers of pollination-dependent crops tangible results to convert marginal acreage to fields of wildflowers. -
MSU fruit research center to host open house, public forum
Published on August 14, 2013
The MSU Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center (NWMHRC) will host its annual open house Aug. 22 beginning at 1 p.m. -
Pollinator Health Meetings to provide update on Great Lakes Pollinator Health Project
Published on February 22, 2019
Three regional meetings will share how to support and build on local efforts to improve pollinator health based on MSU research and findings. -
MSU Grape School offered in Traverse City and Benton Harbor
Published on January 25, 2019
Explore ways to improve vineyard management, gain in-depth training in pest and disease control, understand grapevine physiology and discuss climate changes. -
Join us for a northwest Michigan grape pre-veraison meeting Aug. 6, 2021
Published on July 26, 2021
We'll talk about how to use cutting-edge technology to decrease bird damage and do disease scouting (spore trapping technology). -
Enviro-weather shows promise for growers of all kinds
Published on June 11, 2013
A 2011 survey of 1,000 fruit growers indicates that Enviro-weather helped to save at least $1.7 million in grower costs. Growers surveyed also indicated an estimated 7 million pounds in increased crop yield. -
Spotted wing drosophila proves formidable fruit foe
Published on November 7, 2016
Learn what MSU researchers are doing about a tiny invasive fly called spotted wing drosophila that's causing major problems for the fruit industry. -
Michigan agriculture proponents step down
Published on February 3, 2020
Two stalwarts of Michigan agriculture, Phil Korson and Jim Byrum, have retired at the end of 2019. -
Michigan State University scientists to showcase latest in agricultural research
Published on May 8, 2018
Members of Michigan’s agriculture industry and local residents are invited to attend the upcoming research field days at Michigan State University’s outlying research facilities throughout the state this summer.
