Fruit Resourses
Useful Publications for Fruit
B. Shane, M. Longstroth, & A. Gaus, Michigan State University Extension
Many of the Michigan State University Extension bulletins and fact sheets are available from county MSU Extension offices and the MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039. http://web2.msue.msu.edu/bulletins/intro.cfm Call 517-355-0240 for ordering information.
This list is arranged by General References, Pest Management, Specific Crops and Sources.
Books are marked with I-Introductory, B-Basic and T-Technical
General References
Newsletters
Fruit CAT Alerts is published
weekly from April to August. Write for information on subscription: CAT Alerts, Room 11,
Agricultural Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039, approximate
cost $25.00. An online version of the newsletter is now available.
http://www.ipm.msu.edu/fruitCAT.htm
Facts for Fancy Fruit is a biweekly newsletter distributed during the growing season by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Horticultural Building, West Lafayette, IN 47907. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/fff/fff.html
Scaffolds is a weekly newsletter by Cornell University. An online version of the newsletter is now available. http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/scafolds/
Magazines/Newspapers
The Fruit Growers News published
monthly, by Great Lakes Publishing, Inc., 343 S. Union, Sparta, MI 49345. $11/year. http://www.fruitgrowernews.com
This is the regional resource for Midwest fruit growers.
Good Fruit Grower is published nine times per year by the Washington State Fruit Commission. 1005 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902. http://www.goodfruit.com/
American Fruit Grower is published monthly by Meister Publishing Company. 37733 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094. $19.95 / year. http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/
Compact Fruit Tree is a quarterly publication of the International Dwarf Fruit Tree Association, 14 South Main Street, Middleburg, PA 17842. http://www.idfta.org
Fruit Varieties Journal published as four issues per year by the American Pomological Society, 102 Tyson Building, University Park, PA 16802.
Comprehensive Books
The BackYard Orchardist. 1994. (B) Stella Otto. Chelsea Green Publishing Co. White River Junction, VT 05001 (802) 295-6300, to order (800) 639-4099 Excellent guide to growing fruit trees in home plantings.
Temperate-Zone Pomology. (B) M. Westwood. 1993. Timber Press, 9999 SW. Wilshire, Portland, OR 97225. College pomology (fruit science) text an excellent resource for professionals and serious amateurs. $65. 535 pages.
Tree Fruit Production. (B) 1978. B. J.E. Teskey and J. S. Shoemaker, The AVI Publishing Company, Inc., Westport, Connecticut. 409 pages. College pomology text
Modern Fruit Science. (B) 1990 N. Childers. Norman Childers Publications, 3906 NW 31 Place, Gainesville, FL 32606. $59, 583 pages. College pomology text, an excellent resource for those interested in commercial production.
The Berry Grower's Companion (B) 2000. By Barbara L. Bowling Timber Press, 9999 SW. Wilshire, Portland, OR 97225. 308 pages $30 Excellent guide for growing small fruit in the home planting.
Variety descriptions
Fruit, Berry, and Nut Inventory 3rd edition. 2001. 560 pages. Seed Saver Publications, 3076 North Winn Road, Decora, Iowa 52101. cost is approximately $26. This book gives an inventory of over 6000 varieties and 300+ nurseries. Short descriptions of many varieties are given.
Pacific Northwest Fruit Tester's Variety Characteristics Profile published by the PNW Fruit Tester's, 1101 W. Orchard Ave., Selah, WA 98942. This publication deals primarily with the evaluation of new apple varieties although pears, cherries, and peaches are sometimes covered.
Horticultural Production
Tree Fruit Irrigation: a comprehensive manual of deciduous tree fruit irrigation needs (B) by K. Williams editor. 1994. Washington State Fruit Commission, 1005 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902. 266 pages, $24.50. excellent resource for fruit growers whether they irrigate or not
Fruit Nutrition and Fertilization
Fertilizing Fruit Crops by E. Hanson. (B) 1996. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-852, 19 pages. $2
Tree Fruit Nutrition by A. B. Peterson and R. G. Stevens, editors. 1994. (B) Washington State Fruit Commission, 1005 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902. $24.50.
Plant Tissue Analysis for Determining Fertilizer Needs of Michigan Fruit Crops. (B) 1994. By E. Hanson and J. Hull. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2489, 2 pages. This bulletin gives methods for sampling foliage for nutrient status. E-2489 is available as a PDF File from the MSUE Bulletin website.
Nutrient Deficiencies & Toxicities in Crop Plants. 1993. (B) edited by W. F. Bennett. APS Press. 202 pages
Orchard Nutrition Management. (B) 1991. W. C. Stiles and W. S. Reid. Cornell Cooperative Extension Bulletin #219, 23 pages.
N-P-K Fertilizers. (B) 1996. M. L. Vitosh. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-852, 6 pages.
Tree Training
Training and Pruning Apple and Pear Trees (B) by C. G. Forshey, D.C. Elfving, and R. L. Stebbins. 1992. American Society for Horticultural Science. 113 South West Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314, 166 pages.
Pruning Bearing Fruit Trees in the Home Orchard 1985. (I) MSU Hort Department staff miscellaneous fact sheet, 4 pages.
Intensive Orcharding - Managing your high production apple planting 1989. (B) Good Fruit Grower, 1005 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902, 187 pages.
Intensive Orchard Management by B. Barritt. 1992. (B) Washington State Fruit Commission, 1005 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902. $24.50. primarily apple training overview
Renovating Old, Abandoned Apple Trees 1986, (I, OOP) C. D. Kesner and K. L. Lamkin, Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1941, 4 pages.
Post harvest handling
Lighting Systems for Fruit & Vegetable Sorting Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E2559 $1.25. E-2559 is also available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin Website.
Fruit Pest Management
Michigan Fruit Management Guide . (B) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-154, approximate cost is $12.50. Obtain from the local Extension office. This is the most widely used bulletin for fruit growers in Michigan. This annually updated bulletin includes basic pesticide information and pesticide recommendations for fruit crops grown in Michigan, available on MSU web site.
Other state’s spray guides are available from New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington State University, check with your county extension office.
Fruit Crop Pest Management: Commercial Applicators Guide 1C Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E2891 $13.00. Study manual for tree fruit pest consultants, including pest life histories and pesticide application technology. E-2891 is also available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin Office
Fruit Crop Ecology and Management. (B) 2003. J. Landis, editor. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2759, $16, 74-page Introduction to the ecological aspects of fruit production. E-2759 is available as a PDF file from the MSUE Bulletin Website.
Michigan Field Crop Ecology. (B) 2000. R. Harwood and L. Probyn, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2646, $12, 92-page Introduction to the ecological aspects of field crop production.
Michigan Field Crop Pest Ecology and Management. (B) 2003. M. Cavigelli and S. Deming, editor. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2704, $12, 108-page Comprehensive introduction to the ecological aspects of plant pests, insects, diseases and weeds. The focus is on field crop production but the principles also apply to fruit production.
Tractor-mounted Airblast Sprayers in Small Fruit Crops 1981. D. Ramsdell. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-840, 2 pages $0.10
Air Blast Orchard Spraying, Nozzle Arrangement and Calibration 1999. (B) R.H. Wilkinson. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2712, 21 pages
Orchard Spray Rates: How to determine the amount of pesticide and water to use in your orchard 2001. (B) C. Wetly. Ohio State University Bulletin 892
Orchard-A-Syst: Pesticide and Nutrition Mgmt for Orchards 2001. D. Lehman, A. Krizek. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin FAS104, 12 pages $0.50. A self test for use of pesticides and fertilizers in orchard.
Seasonal IPM Checklist for Orchards 2002. A. Krizek. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin FAS105, 8 pages $0.50. A year long check list of orchard management practices for self testing sustainability of orchard practices.
Emergency Planning on the Farm 2000. (B) A. Krizek. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2572, $1.00, 24 pages. E-2575 is available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin website
On-Farm Agrichemical Storage & Handling, 1996. (B) R.H. Wilkinson. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2335, $1.50, 28 pages
Fruit IPM Pocket Guides
A pocket guide for IPM scouting in Michigan apples. (B) 2004. D. Epstein, L.J. Gut and G.W. Sundin, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2720, $14, 74-page
A pocket guide for IPM scouting in stone fruit. (B) 2002. D. Epstein, L.J. Gut, A.L. Jones and K. Maxson-Stein, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2840, $12, 83-page
A pocket guide for Grape IPM scouting in the North Central and Eastern U.S. (B) 2003. R. Isaacs, A. Schilder, T. Zabadal and T. Weigle, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2889, $14, 110-page
A pocket guide for IPM scouting in the highbush blueberry. (B) 2004. A. Schilder, R. Isaacs, E. Hanson and B. Cline, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2928, $14, 127-page
Plant Diseases
A Guide to Identifying Plant Disease Symptoms (I) by C. Stephens, A. Hartung, P. Hart and M. Mispagel. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-1592. Pictures and descriptions of terms used to describe plant disease symptoms for use in submitting diagnostic samples for identification. E-2419 is also available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin website.
Tree fruit diseases
Diseases of Tree Fruits in the East (B) 1996. by A. Jones and T. Sutton. North Central Regional Extension Publication NCR045, Michigan State University Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. $10.00, 95 pages. May be available in some county Extension offices. Good pictures. softcover book.
Avoidance and Management - Nematode Problems in Tree Fruit Prod in Michigan. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2419. $1.00 E-2419 is also available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin website.
Compendium of Stone Fruit Diseases (B) 1995. edited by J. M. Ogawa, E. I. Zehr, G. W. Bird, D. F. Ritchie, K. Uriu, and J. K. Uyemoto. APS Press. 98 pages. approximately $25.00. Extensive set of pictures and descriptions of diseases.
Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases (B) edited by A. Jones and H. Aldwinckle. 1990. APS Press. 100 pages. approximately $20.00. Extensive set of pictures and descriptions of diseases.
X-Disease of Peach and Cherry: a guide to chokecherry identification (I, OOP) 1977. Alan L. Jones and David A. Rosenberger. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-842, 4 pages
Fireblight-Its nature, Prevention and Control: a practical guide to integrated disease management. (B) 1991. T. van der Zwet and S. V. Beer. USDA Agricultural Information Bulletin 631, 83 pages.
Tree fruit insects/IPM
Common Tree Fruit Pests (B) by Angus H. Howitt. 1993. North Central Regional Extension Publication NCR-063. Michigan State University Extension. 252 pages. $10 soft cover, $25 hardcover. Comprehensive review of the insect pests in the Eastern U.S.
Mid-Atlantic Orchard Monitoring Guide NREAS-75 (B) order from NRAES/55 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701. $48, 361 pages. An extensive spiral bound book with insect and disease identification for all tree fruits grown in the Eastern United States. Lots of pictures, sections grouped by crop.
Orchard Pest Management: A resource Book for the Pacific Northwest (B) 1993. E.H. Beers, J.F. Brunner, M.J. Willett and G.H. Warner, editors. Good Fruit Grower, 1005 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902, 276 pages. Comprehensive review of both beneficial and insect pests found in the Western U.S.
Insect Pests of Farm, Garden and Orchard (B) 1987. R. H. Davidson and W. F. Lyon. John Wiley & Sons New York. $59, 640 pages.
A Guide to the Clearwing Borers of the North Central United States (T) 1991. W.H. Taft, D. Smitley and J.W. Snow. North Central Regional Extension Publication NCR-394. Michigan State University Bulletin Office, 30 pages.
Small Fruit Management/IPM/Insects/Diseases
Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook 1997 (B) by R.C. Funt, M.A. Ellis and C. Wetley. Ohio State University Bulletin 861.
Small Fruit Insect Pests and their control: a homeowners perspective by T. M. Mowry and M. E. Whalon. 1985. (B, OOP) Michigan State University Extension Service Bulletin E-1723. 4 pages.
Small Fruit Crop Management 1990. (B) G. J. Galletta and D. G. Himelrick (eds.) 602 pages. $75. Prentice Hall Publishers, 800-947-7700.
Weed Control
Steel in the Field – A farmer’s guide to weed management tools 1999. (B) G. Bowman, ed., Sustainable Agriculture Publications, Hills Bldg, Univ. of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405. $18, 128 pages
Guide to the Identification of Common Weed Seedlings of Michigan 1980. (B) H. Priwer, G. Ayers, J. Stuurwold, A. R. Putnam. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1363, 8 pages
Weeds of the North Central States. 1980. (B) North Central Regional Extension Publication NCR-36. 262 pages.
Problem Perennial Weeds of Michigan 1986. (B) R. P. Rice, Jr., A. R. Putnam, and R. H. Lockerman. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-791, 20 pages.
Annual Broadleaf Weed Seedling Identification 1980. (B) O. E. Strand and G. R. Miller. North Central Regional Extension Publication NCR-89, 2 pages.
Annual Grass and Perennial Weed Seedling Identification 1980. (B) O. E. Strand and G. R. Miller. North Central Regional Extension Publication NCR-89, 2 pages.
Weeds of the Northeast. 1997. R. H. Uva, J. C. Neal, J. M. DiTomaso. (B) Cornell University Press, Sage House, 512 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850. 397 pages.
Weeds of the West 1992. (B) T. D. Whitson, ed., for order information contact: Western Society of Weed Science, P.O. Box 963, Newark, CA 94560. 630 pages.
Herbicides
Using Spray Additives with Herbicides (B) by James J. Kells. 1985. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1858. 8 pages.
Herbicide Mode of Action and Injury Symptoms by J. Gunsolus and W. Curran. 1992. (B) North Central Regional Extension Publication NCR-377. 17 pages.
Wildlife control
Controlling Vertebrate Damage -- White-tailed deer by Glenn Dudderar, 1977. Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin E-874
Pesticides
The Pesticide Book by G.W. Ware, 2005. (B) Thompson Publishing, Fresno, CA. 418 pages. An excellent reference. Also available at Meister Publishing Company
Rinsing and Recycling Pesticide Containers Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin AN 95. 1 page
Designing Facilities for Pesticide and Fertilizer Containment Publication MVPS-37, (T) $15, Agricultural Engineering Department, Michigan State University, 2 Agricultural Engineering Department, Plan Service, 217 Farrall Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824
On-Farm Agrichemical Storage and Handling 1992. (B) R.H. Wilkinson. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2335, 21 pages
Protect Your Water Supply from Agricultural Chemical Backflow 1993. (B) Robert H. Wilkinson and Julie Stachecki, Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2349, 12 pages
Farm Chemicals Handbook, (B) Meister Publishing Company, 37733 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094. extensive guide published annually.
Crop Protection Chemicals Reference. (B) Chemical and Pharmaceutical Press, 888 Seventh Avenue, 28 Floor, New York, NY 10102-1316, updated annually, comprehensive pesticide reference guide includes individual labels, regulations, handling, over 1900 pages.
Specific Fruit Crops
Apples
A Practical Guide to Scouting Apple Orchards, Michigan State University Extension Bulletin DVD273, $29.95 A DVD showing the how to of apple pest and disease scouting.
A pocket guide for IPM scouting in Michigan apples. (B) 2004. D. Epstein, L.J. Gut and G.W. Sundin, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2720, $14, 74-page
Apple Insect Scouting Manual, (B) 1995. J. Johnson and M. Herr. Great Lakes Publishing Company, 343 S. Union Street, Sparta, MI 49345. $5
A Grower's Guide to Apple Insects and Diseases in the Southeast (B) Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5612, Circular ANR-838. 70 pages.
Integrated Pest Management for Apple Orchards in Ontario. (B) Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Plant Industry Branch, Pest Management Section. 59 pages. call the Ontario Ministry Harrow Station for ordering information 519-738-2251
Integrated Pest Management Disease Management Guidelines for Apples in Ohio (B) Michael Ellis, Department of Plant Pathology, Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio 216-263-3849
Management Guide for Low-Input Sustainable Apple Production (B) write to: University of Vermont Extension, Plant and Soil Science Dept, Hills Building, Burlington, Vermont 05405-0082
Apple Production Guide (B) North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Henderson Co. Center, 740 Glover Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792-4470 (704)-697-4891
Cost of Producing Fresh Market Apples in Western Michigan, 1998 (B) 1999. M. P. Kelsey, P. Schwallier. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1017, 11 pages. $1.70 PDF file available at MSUE
Minimize Apple Bruising in the Packing Line Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2290 $1.00 E-2290 is available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin website.
Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases (B) edited by A. Jones and H. Aldwinckle. 1990. APS Press. 100 pages. approximately $20.00. Extensive set of pictures and descriptions of diseases.
Pears
The Pear (B) by N. Childers and W. Sherman, editors. Norman Childers Publications, 3906 NW 31 Place, Gainesville, FL 32606. $52.45
Compendium of Apple and Pear Diseases (B) edited by A. Jones and H. Aldwinckle. 1990. APS Press. 100 pages. approximately $20.00. Extensive set of pictures and descriptions of diseases.
Peaches/Apricots
A pocket guide for IPM scouting in stone fruit. (B) 2002. D. Epstein, L.J. Gut, A.L. Jones and K. Maxson-Stein, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2840, $12, 83-page
Growing Peaches – A guide for Western Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region (B) 2000. A. G. Gaus, H. J. Larsen, and M. K. Rogoyski. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Bulletin 570A, 40 pages.
Compendium of Stone Fruit Diseases (B) 1995. edited by J. M. Ogawa, E. I. Zehr, G. W. Bird, D. F. Ritchie, K. Uriu, and J. K. Uyemoto. APS Press. 98 pages. approximately $25.00. Extensive set of pictures and descriptions of diseases.
The Peach by N. Childers and W. Sherman, editors. 1988. (B) Horticultural Publications, 3906 NW 31 Place, Gainesville, FL 32606, 986 pages. $52.45
Cost of Producing Peaches in Western Michigan (B, OOP) 1989. M. P. Kelsey, T. M. Thomas, W. C. Search, and U. Kniese. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1016, 6 pages.
Plums
How to Recognize & Control Black Knot 1986. C. Stevens. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E1330, $0.10, 2 pages
A pocket guide for IPM scouting in stone fruit. (B) 2002. D. Epstein, L.J. Gut, A.L. Jones and K. Maxson-Stein, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2840, $12, 83-page
Cost
of Producing Plums in Northwestern Michigan (B) 200.
Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E2470 $0.75 E2470 is also available as a PDF file at the MSUE
Bulletin website.
Compendium of Stone Fruit Diseases (B) 1995. edited by J. M. Ogawa, E. I. Zehr, G. W. Bird, D. F. Ritchie, K. Uriu, and J. K. Uyemoto. APS Press. 98 pages. approximately $25.00. Extensive set of pictures and descriptions of diseases.
Cherries
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit & Stewardship (B, OOP) 2003. Charles D. Kesner and James E. Nugent. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E2890, 4 pages available as a PDF File at MSUE Bulletin Website.
Training and Pruning Young Cherry Trees (B, OOP) 1984. Charles D. Kesner and James E. Nugent. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1744, 4 pages
Compendium of Stone Fruit Diseases (B) 1995. edited by J. M. Ogawa, E. I. Zehr, G. W. Bird, D. F. Ritchie, K. Uriu, and J. K. Uyemoto. APS Press. 98 pages. approximately $25.00. Extensive set of pictures and descriptions of diseases.
Cost of Producing Tart Cherries in Northwestern Michigan (B) 2003. M. P. Kelsey, G. Kole, J. Nugent and J. Bardenhagen. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1108, 6 pages. $0.65 also available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin Website.
Cost of Producing Processing Sweet Cherries in Northwestern Michigan (B, OOP) 1989. M. P. Kelsey, J. Bardenhagen, and U. Kniese. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2191, 6 pages.
How to Avoid Cherry Tree Trunk Damage Caused by Trunk Shakers (B, OOP) 1992. N. L. Schulte, C. L. Burton, G. K. Brown, and E. J. Timm. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2336.
How to Use Cherry Harvesting Machines (B) 1966. H. P. Gaston. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 532 Farm Series. 2 pages.
Mechanized Harvest Systems for Red Tart Cherries (B, OOP) 1970. J. S. Bolen, B. F. Cargill, J. H. Levin. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-660, 6 pages.
Tart Cherries, Growing Harvesting and Processing for Good Quality. (B, OOP) 1969. A. E. Mitchell and J. H. Levin. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-654, 4 pages.
Red Tart Cherry Fruit Quality: Preventing Soft or Scald Fruit (B) 1974. A. L. Kenworthy. Michigan State University Agricultural Experiment Station Research Report 251, 4 pages.
Sour Cherry-Tree Vigor as Related to Higher Yields and Better Fruit Quality (B) 1974. A. L. Kenworthy. Michigan State University Agricultural Experiment Station Research Report 223, 4 pages.
Maintaining Quality by Brining Sweet Cherries After Harvest (B) 1968. R. T. Whittenberger, J. H. Levin and H. P. Gaston. Michigan State University Agricultural Experiment Station Research Report 73, 4 pages.
Cooling Stations (B, OOP) B. F. Cargill, G. McManus, Jr., J. S. Bolen, and R. T. Whittenberger. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 659, 8 pages.
Small Fruit
Grapes see the MSU Grape Website at http://www.grapes.msu.edu
Common Diseases of the Grapevine in Michigan 1994. (I) D. C. Ramsdell. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1732. 5 pages. $1 E-1732 is also available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin Office website.
Table Grape Varieties for Michigan 1997. (B) T. J. Zabadal, G. S. Howell, and D. P. Miller. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2642. 15 pages. $2
Wine Grape Varieties for Michigan 1998. (B) G. S. Howell, D. P. Miller, and T. J. Zabadal. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2643. 23 pages. $4
Vineyard Establishment I – Preplant Decisions 1997. (B) T. J. Zabadal and J. A. Andresen. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2644. 23 pages. $5.5
Vineyard Establishment II – Planting and early care of vineyards 1997. (B) T. J. Zabadal. Michigan State University Extension. Bulletin E-2645. 39 pages. $8
Pest Control in Small Vineyards 1999. (B) T. J. Zabadal. Michigan State University Extension. Bulletin E-2698. 11 pages. $2
Growing Table Grapes in a Temperate Climate. 2002. (B) T. J. Zabadal. Michigan State University Extension. Bulletin E-2774. 44 pages. $7, E-12774 is also available as a PDF file at the MSUE Bulletin Office website.
A pocket guide for Grape IPM scouting in the North Central and Eastern U.S. (B) 2003. R. Isaacs, A. Schilder, T. Zabadal and T. Weigle, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2889, $14, 110-page
Grape IPM in the Northeast 1995. (B) T. Weigle and J. Kovach. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Integrated Pest Management Program Number 211.
Compendium of Grape Diseases (B) edited by Roger Pearson and Austin C. Goheen. 1988. APS Press. 93 pages. A complete guide to the grape vine with a botanical description of the plant and plant grow, pictures and descriptions of diseases.
Vineyard Preparation for Nematode and Virus Disease Control 1975. (B, OOP) D. C. Ramsdell and G. W. Bird. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-806. 3 pages
Oregon Winegrape Grower's Guide edited by Ted Casteel. 1992. Oregon Winegrowers' Association. 1200 NW Front Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97209. 503-228-8403. 4th Edition. 258 pp.
Culture of Grapevines in Michigan 1987, (B, OOP) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2025, 11 pages
Cost of Producing Concord Grapes in Southwestern Michigan (B, OOP) 1989. M. P. Kelsey, T. M. Thomas, W. C. Search, and U. Kniese. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2189, 6 pages.
Blueberries
Hints on Growing Blueberries 1988. (I) E. J. Hanson and J. F. Hancock. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2066, 8 pages
Highbush Blueberry Production Guide edited by M. Pritts and J. Hancock. 1992. (B) order from NRAES/55 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701, 200 pages, 3-ring binder format. $48.00. also available from MSUE NB12 $45. Comprehensive growers guide, down to earth, how-to-do format.
A pocket guide for IPM scouting in the highbush blueberry. (B) 2004. A. Schilder, R. Isaacs, E. Hanson and B. Cline, editors. Michigan State University Extension, Bulletin E-2928, $14, 127-page
Managing the Nutrition of Highbush Blueberries by J. Hancock and E. Hanson. 1996. (B) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2011. 7 pages. Also available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin Website. $1
Highbush Blueberry Varieties for Michigan 2001. (B) J. Hancock, J. Siefker, and J. Nelson. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1456. 6 pages. $1
Propagating Highbush Blueberries 1983. (B) N. Schulte and J. Hancock. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1680. 4 pages. also available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin Website.
Blueberry Diseases in Michigan 1994. (I) D. C. Ramsdell. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1731. 7 pages also available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin Website.
Pruning Blueberries Michigan State University Extension Bulletin VT019 (Video, 15 min.) $35.00
Compendium of Blueberry and Cranberry Diseases (B) edited by F. L. Caruso and D. C. Ramsdell. 1995. APS Press. 87 pages.
Michigan Blueberry Facts - Japanese Beetle Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E2845 $1.60 E2845 is also available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin Website.
Michigan Blueberry Facts - Fruit Rot Identification Guide Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E2847. $1.60 E2847 is also available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin Website.
Standards and Strategies in the Michigan Blueberry Industry Michigan State University Extension Bulletin RR585, free
The Highbush Blueberry and Its Management by R. E. Gough. 1994. (B) Food Products Press, Binghamton NY. 277 pages. Excellent resource, easy to understand.
Blueberry Culture edited by Paul Eck and Norman F. Childers. 1967. (B) order from Meister Publishing Co. Book Department. 37733 Euclid Avenue., Willoughby OH 44094. (216) 942-2000, 378 pages $40. Academic treatment of blueberry plant and commercial production.
Blueberry Science by Paul Eck. 1988. (T) order from American Fruit Grower, 37733 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094. (216) 942-2000 268 pages, $45.00. Somewhat academic treatment of the subject.
Growing Highbush Blueberries in the Home Garden 1988. (I, OOP) M. Thomas. miscellaneous fact sheet, 2 pages.
Common Blueberry Insect Pests and Their Control 1985. (I, OOP) E.A. Elsner and M. E. Whalon, Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1863. Out of print and out-of-date!
Mummy Berry Disease of Blueberries. (I, OOP) 1971. G. R. Hooper. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-713. 3 pages.
Cost of Producing Blueberries in Southwestern Michigan 1992. (B, OOP) M. P. Kelsey, T. M. Thomas, W. C. Search, and U. Kniese. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2192, 6 pages.
Brambles, Raspberries and Blackberries
Bramble Production Guide NRAES-35. (B) edited by M. Pritts and D. Handley. 1989. order from 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701, 200 pages, 3-ring binder format. $45.00.
Bramble Production: The Management and Marketing of Raspberries and Blackberries (B) by P.C. Crandall. 1994. Food Products Press, Binghamton NY. 213 pages. Excellent resource, easy to understand.
Brambles - Production, Management and Marketing (B) Ohio State University Extension Bulletin 782. 92 pages
Growing Blackberries in Michigan (I, OOP) by E. Hanson and C.D. Kesner. 1987. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2030. 6 pages.
Cost of Producing Raspberries in Michigan (I, OOP) by M.P. Kelsey, R.R. Tritten and U. Kniese. 1989. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2193. 8 pages.
Growing Raspberries in Michigan (I, OOP) by Eric Hanson. 1989. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2197. 12 pages.
Raspberry Diseases in Michigan (I) by Donald Ramsdell and Sandra Perry. 1994. Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin E-1730. 4 pages. Available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin website.
Compendium of Raspberry and Blackberry Diseases and Insects (B) edited by M.A. Ellis, R.H. Converse, R.N. Williams and B. Williamson. 1991. APS Press. 100 pages
Currants, Gooseberries & Unusual Small Fruit
Unusual Fruit Plants for Gardens in the North Central Region (E-2747) (I) by E. Hanson and S. Berkheimer, Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-2747, 15 pages. Covers hardy kiwis, gooseberries, currants, pawpaws and thimbleberries. $2.25
Growing Kiwifruit (B) 1995 by B. Strik and H. Cahn, Oregon State University Extension Bulletin EC 1464, 22 pages
Growing Currants and Gooseberries and Elderberries (B) by T.R. Roper, E.J. Stang, D.L. Mahr and M.F. Heimann. University of Wisconsin-Extension Bulletin A1960, 8 pages
Growing Currants and Gooseberries 1977. (I, OOP) Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-856, 4 pages
Strawberries
Strawberry Production Guide for the Northeast, Midwest, and Eastern Canada NRAES-88. (B) edited by M. Pritts and D. Handley. 1998. order from 152 Riley-Robb Hall, Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701, 162 pages, 3-ring binder format. $45.00.
Strawberry Varieties for Michigan 1998. (B) Eric Hanson and Jim Hancock. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-839, 6 pages. $.65
Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden 1986. (I, OOP) G. Luckey and E. Hanson. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1905, 6 pages.
Integrated Pest Management For Strawberries Publication 3351. 1994. (B) 142 pages $30. Make checks payable to UC Regents. Order from ANR Publication, 6702 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608.
Strawberry Diseases in Michigan 1994. (I) S. Perry and D. Ramsdell. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-1728, 4 pages also available as a PDF file at MSUE Bulletin Website.
Commercial Strawberry Culture in Michigan 1998. (B) J. Hull, J. Moulton, J. Flore. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-682. 16 pages
Strawberry Deficiency Symptoms: A Visual and Plant Analysis Guide to Fertilization. Publication 1917, 1980, 58 pages $15. Order from: ANR Publication, 6702 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608.
Ohio Strawberry Manual Bulletin 436 (B)
Strawberry Diseases. 1998. (B) APS Press. 159 pages. A complete guide to strawberries with a botanical description of the plant and plant grow, pictures and descriptions of insects as well as diseases.
Catalogues/Bulletin Sources
Michigan State University Bulletin
Office,
10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039,
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APS Press, The American
Phytopathological Society,
3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55121, http://www.shopapspress.org
ANR Publications, University of
California,
6701 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1239, also on line at: anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu
Cornell University Distribution Center,
7 Research Park, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, also online at http://www.cce.cornell.edu
Ohio State University Extension
Publications,
385 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-1607 or online at http://ohioline.ag.ohiostate.edu
NRAES - Natural Resource, Agriculture,
and Engineering Service Cooperative Extension
152 Riley-Robb Hall, Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701
Phone (607) 255-7654, Fax (607) 254-8770 http://www.nraes.org
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Timber Press, 9999 SW. Wilshire, Portland, OR 97225. Specializes in Horticultural and botanical Publications
Horticultural Publications, 3906 NW 31 Place, Gainesville, FL 32606, 986 pages. $52.45
Several companies serve as distribution points for agricultural publications. Write or call for their current offerings.
Thomson Publications, P.O. Box 9335, Fresno, CA 93791.
Book Department, Meister Publishing Company, 37733 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094 http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/