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MIFruitcast
by MSUE Fruit Team
MIFruitcast is a Michigan State University Extension podcast focused on fruit production and co-hosted by Lindsay Brown and Cheyenne Sloan. Send any questions to [email protected].
Episodes
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Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series - Managing Climate Stress in Fruit Production
Hello! Today in this episode we are sharing the final webinar of a four part Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series 2026. The International Virtual Orchard Meet up program has brought together growers, researchers, and government and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important...
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Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series - Mitigation Strategies, Timing, and Tradeoffs
Hello! Today in this episode we are sharing the third webinar of a four part Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series 2026. The International Virtual Orchard Meet up program has brought together growers, researchers, and government and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important...
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Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series - Physiological Impacts, Forecasting, and Monitoring Tools
Hello! Today in this episode we are sharing the second webinar of a four part Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series 2026. The International Virtual Orchard Meet up program has brought together growers, researchers, and government and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important...
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Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series - Impact of of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability: Lessons Learned from 2025
Hello! Today in this episode we are sharing the first webinar of a four part Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series 2026. The International Virtual Orchard Meet up program has brought together growers, researchers, and government and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important...
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Drone Trial with Cherry Leaf Spot and More with Justin Adams and Reilly Ford
Hello! In this episode of MIFruitcast, Emily interviews Justin Adams, Assistant Farm Manager at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center, and Reilly Ford, Emily's research assistant. We discuss the cherry leaf spot trial at the station as well as the new pumpkin trial. Enjoy! Have…
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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 page and look at some of our resources. You...
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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 Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at…
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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…
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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:...
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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...
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Chat with Dr. George Sundin
Hello! In this episode, Nikki and Dr. George Sundin talk about how current weather conditions are affecting diseases like fire blight and bacterial canker. Enjoy! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: Fruit & Nuts You can also...
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SPARC Project Update
Hello! In this episode of MIFruitcast, the SPARC team gives regional updates from across the country. Enjoy! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: Fruit & Nuts You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast...
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Regional Update for 4-20-2026
Hello! This week Derek, Emily, Nikki, and Cheyenne give regional updates on small fruit and tree fruit across the state. Southeast is first up with West Central (12:17), Northwest (19:23), and Southwest (25:08) following. Enjoy! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at…
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Welcome to 2026 and SPARC Update
Hello again! We are excited to be back for the 2026 season! This first episode is a regional update from the SPARC project team. SPARC is a collaborative project with universities across the nation to find solutions for mitigating challenges with heat and cold events in apple and pear. The team...
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Interview with Mario Miranda Sazo
In this episode of MIFruitcast, Emily interviews Fruit Extension Specialist Mario Miranda Sazo from Cornell University. They chat about many different topics including the apple season in western New York, research projects that he is working on, and new projects that are on the horizon. Check…
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Apple Season Recap
Hello! This week Emily, Nikki, and Derek chat about how the apple season is wrapping up in each of their regions. Hope you enjoy this episode and make sure you get some Michigan apples! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: Fruit & Nuts...
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Interview with Dr. Jason Londo
In this episode, Dr. Jason Londo chats with us about his work at Cornell University. He researches cold hardiness and dormancy in grapes and apples, rootstock and scion relationships, and how climate change affects our cropping systems. The aim of his research is to help growers better navigate...
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Statewide Update
In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. Nikki Rothwell and Dr. Derek Plotkowski to give fruit updates from around the state. Enjoy! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page andlook at some of our resources: Fruit & Nuts You can also email Emily with a question orpodcast topic...
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Apple Decision Tool
In this episode of MIFruitcast, Jackie Perkins shares information about the new Apple Decision Tool. This tool allows you to quickly and efficiently look up information about pests or diseases on your computer or from your mobile device! Check out the link below 👇…
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SWD Update with Dr. Nikki Rothwell and Jackie Perkins
Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! In this episode we discussed SWD population levels, treatment options, and harvest tips. Check out the SWD larvae testing protocol video made by Jackie Perkins and her team in the link below. Enjoy!...
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Update with Nikki Rothwell about SWD
Hi everyone! Today, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Nikki Rothwell, MSU Extension Specialist and the Director at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. Cherry season is one of my favorite times of year. And as harvest rapidly approaches, the topic of the week is spotted wing…
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Tree Fruit Update with the MSU Extension Fruit Team
This week, Derek Plotkowski Ph.D. and Jackie Perkins join the podcast to give updates on small fruits and tree fruit in Southeast and West Michigan. Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: Fruit & Nuts You can also email me, Emily Lavely, with a...
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Fire Blight Update
In this episode, Dr. George Sundin joined me to talk about management strategies for fire blight especially in light of the recent storms that hit Michigan. Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: Fruit & Nuts You can also email me, Emily Lavely,...
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Tree Fruit Update with Dr. Nikki Rothwell
This week, MSU Extension Specialist Dr. Nikki Rothwell, joined me to talk about how the season is progressing for tree fruit here in Michigan. We talked about weather, fruit set, and fruitlet thinning with some reflection on past seasons. Enjoy the show! Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension...
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Interview with Dr. Lee Kalcsits from Washington State University to learn about SPARC for apple and pear production
In this episode, we interview Dr. Lee Kalcsits from Washington State University to learn more about his research and a national project focusing on what happens to apple and pear when they face extreme heat or cold weather events. This project is called SPARC, and it is a Specialty Crop Research...
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Fire blight Management Updates with Dr. George Sundin
In this episode, we chat with Dr. George Sundin, MSU Tree Fruit Pathologist, about fire blight management. Hosted by Lindsay Brown and Cheyenne Sloan https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: BN8AVCJZJCUEGJDA
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Tree Fruit Pathology Research with George Sundin
In this episode, we talk to Dr. George Sundin, MSU's tree fruit pathologist, about understanding pathogens to better fight them in the field. Hosted by Lindsay Brown and Cheyenne Sloan https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: BN8AVCJZJCUEGJDA
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Michigan Fruit Economics with Chris Bardenhagen
In this episode of MiFruitcast, we interview Chris Bardenhagen about labor, pricing, and markets for Michigan fruit production. Hosted by Lindsay Brown https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: BN8AVCJZJCUEGJDA
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Meet the Educators
In this episode of MiFruitcast, we meet members of the Michigan State University Extension fruit team and learn more about their work and background! Co-hosted by Lindsay Brown and Cheyenne Sloan Music Credit: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: BN8AVCJZJCUEGJDA
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Biological Controls with Jackie Perkins
Welcome to MIFruitcast, a Michigan State University Extension podcast focused on fruit production! In this episode, we discuss biological controls with Tree Fruit Integrator Jackie Perkins. Co-hosted by Lindsay Brown and Cheyenne Sloan Music by: Bensound License code: 3WRB87KHVPTHYIAH
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MIFruitcast is a Michigan State University Extension podcast focused on fruit production and co-hosted by Lindsay Brown and Cheyenne Sloan. Send any questions to [email protected].
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