Fruits
Andean blackberry, raspberry can be imported from Ecuador
USDA APHIS is amending the “Fruit and Vegetables” regulations to allow the importation of fresh Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) and raspberry (Rubus idaeus Linnaeus) fruit from Ecuador into the continental United States under a... more »
MPAG updates status of 2016 US apple crop
Michigan Processing Apple Growers gave an update on the status of the North American apple crop on April 6: Michigan. Southwest – Green tip to half inch green. Orchard temperatures the morning of April 5 were... more »
Do you need to worry about early spring freezes?
In early spring as fruit trees begin to grow, many people are worried that freezing temperatures will kill the buds of their fruit trees. These buds can handle very low temperatures in the winter. Just... more »
2016 fruit insecticide registration update
The following is a review of insecticide and miticide label changes and restrictions to the Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E0154, “2016 Michigan Fruit Management Guide.” Agri-chemical labels and regulations can change quickly, so use this... more »
Prepare for cold temperatures tonight
Potential freezing weather is approaching Michigan's Fruit Ridge the night of April 4-5. Amy Irish-Brown, a Michigan State University Extension educator, gave growers some context for how to prepare. On the Ridge, most apples are... more »
Controlled burning allowed for NJ farmers to protect crops
With temperatures in many parts of New Jersey expected to approach freezing this week, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Agriculture are working cooperatively to allow farmers to do controlled open burning... more »
MSU Extension names Jeff Dwyer director
Jeff Dwyer has been named director of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, effective immediately. Dwyer has been interim director since Jan.... more »
Tree fruit commission pinpoints early funding strategies
Maintaining infrastructure needs at the state’s agricultural research stations has proven to be the funding priority of the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission (MTFC) in its first full year of operation. MTFC spent $385,089 in 2015,... more »
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