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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

MSU News for Ag - Fruit 9/28/11

We’ve added articles at: http://news.msue.msu.edu/news/category/fruit

2011 MSU apple maturity program and reports

Sep 28, 2011 | These results from regional apple maturity testing can help growers adjust plans throughout harvest.

Doesn’t the cold just frost your apples?

Sep 28, 2011 | Amy Irish-Brown, Nikki Rothwell, Phil Schwallier, Bill Shane and Bob Tritten | Frost or freezing temperatures can cause fruit drop in apples. A stop drop application like NAA may be needed, so be aware of temperatures across the orchard and pay special attention to frost pockets.

The nuances of stop drop applications in apples

Sep 28, 2011 | Amy Irish-Brown, Nikki Rothwell, Phil Schwallier, Bill Shane and Bob Tritten | NAA can be used as a stop drop application near harvest time to delay fruit drop, but watch moisture and temperatures.

Late-season fungicide sprays in grapes and potential effects on fermentation

Sep 23, 2011 | Annemiek Schilder | Knowing what spray to use, the rate applied and rainfall amount are factors to consider when concerned if applying a late-season fungicide spray in grapes will lead to problems with fermentation.

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