Resources
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Fruit Crop Pest Management: Commercial Applicators Guide Category 1C
Published on October 27, 2015
This bulletin covers the management and control of common pests in tree fruit — including apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums and nuts — and small fruit — including blueberries, grapes, raspberries and strawberries -
Unusual Fruit Plants for Gardens in the North Central Region
Published on October 26, 2015
Fruit crops such as apples, cherries, pears, peaches, raspberries and strawberries are common sights in gardens in the Midwest. Several less well known plants also produce edible fruit, and many are attractive to wildlife and have ornamental value. -
Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
Published on October 23, 2015
Information about home storage of fruits and vegetables. -
Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables
Published on October 21, 2015
It is always important to clean fresh produce with safe water, peeling root crops and removing outer leaves of leafy vegetables to reduce soil residue. This will help ensure you and your family are protected from harmful substances. -
Michigan Fresh Fact Sheets (HNI153)
Published on October 20, 2015
Learn about the best that the Great Lakes State has to offer with help from Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh educational campaign. -
Cherry Training Systems
Published on October 19, 2015
This publication describes the seven major pruning systems used in commercial cherry tree orchards in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Michigan. -
Organic Raspberry Production in Three-Season High Tunnels
Published on October 19, 2015
This fact sheet provides helpful information including: site selection, tunnel types, planting, pollination and weed, pest and nutrient management. -
Predicting Harvest Yield in Juice and Wine Grape Vineyards
Published on October 19, 2015
This publication gives many details on how to predict grape production and yield. -
SWD Management Recommendations for Michigan Blueberry (English)
Published on June 1, 2015
The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive pest of berries, stone fruit, grapes, and some pome fruit crops. It is native to Asia but was detected in North America for the first time in California during 2008. -
SWD Management Recommendations for Michigan Blueberry (Spanish)
Published on June 1, 2015
La Drosófila de las alas manchadas (Drosophila suzukii Marsumura) (SWD) es una plaga invasora que ataca las frutillas (berries), las uvas, las frutas de hueso y algunas pomaceas.