apples
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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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
Orchard & Vineyard Show Presentations
Digital Document
Published on February 22, 2016
Presentations from the Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Article
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers. -
Additions to the spotted wing Drosophila report for July 2, 2013
Article
Published on July 3, 2013
More spotted wing Drosophila were detected in southwest Michigan, and we wanted to inform growers of these catches. -
Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!
Article
Published on July 28, 2011
Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities. -
Air moving fans for improved air drainage
Article
Published on March 16, 2012
Using ground-based fans to increase the movement of cold air past obstructions and constrictions in natural drainage paths can decrease the likelihood of freeze injury during spring freezes. -
Analyzing and improving your farm's air drainage
Article
Published on March 16, 2012
Improving your farm's air drainage can pay benefits when spring frosts come. -
Annual Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days slated for Feb. 6-7
Article
Published on January 16, 2013
Sessions include a presentation about farm safety for fruit and vegetable operations, programs for grape and winegrape growers, as well as weather impacts on fruit production in southwest Michigan. -
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An early-season copper application will help avoid feeling “the blues” about diseases
Article
Published on March 19, 2012
Learn the benefits and cautions of using copper for disease control on apples early in the season. -
An overview of fungicide pre-mixes for tree fruits
Article
Published on April 16, 2013
Many tree fruit fungicide options are a pre-mixture of two fungicides and growers need to be aware of the components to properly rotate these new materials.
