SPARC Project Update

Vigor Management with Dr. Shan Kumar

Hello! In this episode of MIFruitcast, Emily interviews Dr. Shan Kumar from Penn State University. Dr. Shan discusses his research projects and extension efforts in the great state of Pennsylvania. Enjoy! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit [https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/] page and look at some of our resources. You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at mifruitcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Regional Update

Hello! In this episode, Emily and Derek give updates about their regions. They provide pertinent information and helpful tips for growers as the season progresses. Enjoy! Check out the Cornell thinning model: Cornell NEWA Model [https://newa.cornell.edu/apple-carbohydrate-thinning/] Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fruit & Nuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/] You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at mifruitcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Bee Interview with Ana Heck

Hello! In this episode, Emily interviews Ana Heck who is an Apiculture Educator for Michigan State University Extension. They discuss ways to protect bees and helpful tips to keep in mind when applying pesticides. Enjoy! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fruit & Nuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/] You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at mifruitcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Regional Update and Chat

Hello! In this episode, Emily and Derek share updates about their regions. They are also joined by Jackie Perkins who shares information about fruit pests and a new project she is leading. Enjoy! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fruit & Nuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/] You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at mifruitcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Potential New Bacterial Canker Control

Hello! In this episode of MIFruitcast, Emily interviews Dr. Nikki Rothwell and Myron Anderson from the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Station. They chatted about a trial they recently performed using UV light to kill the bacterial canker pathogen. Check out the videos below of their UV trailer going through the field 👇 https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/UV+Trailer+Demonstration+Part+1/1_1oehtwgx [https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/UV+Trailer+Demonstration+Part+1/1_1oehtwgx] https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/UV+Trailer+Demonstration+Part+2/1_3tnjfic7 [https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/UV+Trailer+Demonstration+Part+2/1_3tnjfic7] Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fruit & Nuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/] You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at mifruitcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!