Small Fruit

MSU Resources

Ag Health and Safety Documents Sponsored by MSU and the Office of Radiation, Chemical and Biologic Safety. Links and full text on many Haz Mat items.

Biological Control Program Sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU Experiment Station, with links and information on biological control, research, howto

Blueberry Articles and Web site Links MSU Extension bulletins, full text, visuals.

Blueberry Citation Database Citation listing of many blueberry topics. Gleaned from major databases. Use with your local library for full text.

Blueberry Diseases in Michigan MSU Extension bulletin on blueberry diseases, full text.

Blueberry Diseases in Michigan MSU Extension bulletin on common fruit diseases.

Blueberry Insect Pest and Their Control MSU Extension bulletin on common fruit diseases.

Blueberry Maggot Factsheet MSU Extension bulletin on common fruit diseases.

Bramble Articles and Web Site Links MSU Extension bulletins, full text, visuals.

Common Diseases of the Grapevine in Michigan MSU Extension bulletin on grapevine diseases, full text.

Cranberry Articles and Web Site Links MSU Extension bulletins, full text, visuals.

Cranberry Fruitworm Factsheet MSU Extension bulletin on common fruit pests

Cranberry Site Requirements MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Cultivated Blueberry Agnic Pages Sponsored by Michigan State Unviersity Extension, full text links, citation database and other resource materials.

Current CAT Newsletter on Fruit Sponsored by MSU Extension and the Pesticide Research Cntr, info each week (in season) on crops, diseases, IPM issues.

Current Crop Advisory Newsletters Sponsored by MDA Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Div, & Environmental Stewardship Division. Current articles.

Farm Management and TelFarm MSU Specialist, Sherrill Nott, has full text of reports on current farm management information and numbers.

Fertilizing Blueberries E-2011 MSU Extension bulletin, full text, many visuals.

Fertilizing Fruit Crops MSU Extension bulletin on fertilizing fruit, full text.

Fertilizing Fruit Crops Article Written by Southwest Region Fruit Specialist, full text with many visuals.

Fruit Area of Expertise Team Sponsored by MSU Extension, pulls campus and field staff to work on issues. Information for home and commercial use.

Fruit Crop Advisory Team MSU CAT newsletter archive from the last 4 years, full text and searchable.

Grape Articles and Web Site Links MSU Extension bulletins, full text, visuals.

Grape Berry Moth MSU Extension bulletin on grape berry moth, full text and visuals.

Grape Diseases in Michigan E-1732 MSU Extension bulletin on common fruit diseases.

Grape Fungicide Efficacy Table MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Hints on Growing Blueberries MSU Extension bulletin full text, many visuals.

IPM FACTS - Index of Fact Sheets From MSU Extension, full text of IPM fact sheets, updated in 1998.

IPM/ICM Training at MSU Sponsored by MSU IPM program, links to registration, and dates of upcoming trainings.

Japanese Beetle Factsheet Written by Southwest Region Fruit Specialist, full text with many visuals.

MSU Agricultural Weather Office Sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU Experiment Stations, Depts of Geography, and Ag Climatology. Includes doppler radar.

MSU Diagnostic Center From the Diagnostic Center, information on the kinds of tests they run, how to take them, and the costs.

MSU Educational Materials Fruit MSU Extension materials available for ordering.

MSU Entomology Ask the Expert MSU Entomology offers frequently asked questions and a chance to leave a question for our experts to answer.

MSU Extension Fruit Bulletins MSU Extension full text bulletins on fruit. Not a complete listing.

MSU Integrated Pest Management Sponsored by MSU Extension and the Pesticide Research Cntr, information on current crops, diseases, IPM issues.

Managing Pesticide Resistance MSU Extension bulletin, full text, many visuals.

Managing the Nutrition of Highbush Blueberries MSU Extension bulletin on fertilizing blueberries, full text

Michigan Blueberry Production MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc.

Michigan State University Experiment Station Listing of all stations around the state, projects being researched currently, and status of special projects.

Michigan Strawberry Variety Trials MSU Extension bulletin on varieties for Michigan.

Michigan's Pesticide Impact Assessment Program Sponsored by MSU, full text tables on studies done on growing Strawberries.

N-P-K Fertilizers E-896 MSU Extension Bulletin, full text, visuals.

NASD: Safety Documents Written by MSU specialists, this is a listing of safety fact sheets housed in the National Ag Safety Database.

Obliquebanded Leafroller MSU Extension specialist Mark Longstroth on common fruit pests.

Pesticide Education Program Of Michigan Sponsored by MSU, the Pesticide Education program has full text of Pest Notes newsletter, in Adobe Acrobat.

Project GREEEN News Page From many Michigan State University departments, full text articles on research being done in support of GREEEN.

Pruning Grapevines in Michigan, E-1935 MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Raspberry Diseases in Michigan, E-1730 MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Raspberry Problems and Answers MSU Extension bulletin on common problems with raspberries.

Recommended Michigan Raspberry Varieties MSU Extension bulletin on recommended varieties for Michigan

Strawberry Articles and Web Site Links MSU Extension bulletins, articles, links, etc.

Strawberry Diseases in Michigan, E-1728 MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Strawberry Varieties for Michigan, E-839 MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Value Added Agriculture From MSU Extension full text information on value added agriculture and how to participate. Includes links, etc.

Water and Plant Growth MSU Extension bulletin, full text, visuals.

Resources at Other Sites

AMS Fruit/Vegetable Prices Ag Marketing Service, listing of current prices, trends, quantities of fruit, vegetables and some herbs.

Ag Alternatives - Horticulture From Penn State Extension, full text articles on topics of alternative ag.

Ag Alternatives - Fruit and Vegetables From Penn State Extension, full text articles on topics of alternative ag.

Ag Alternatives - Farm Management From Penn State Extension, full text articles on topics of alternative ag.

Agriculture Crop Publications From Idaho Extension full text, PDF on many commercial ag and production issues.

Agriculture Outlook Yearbook 1960-1991 From the USDA Economics and Statistics Sytem, full datasets for past years.

Blueberry IPM From University of Maine Extension, some full text many links.

Bob Lippert's FAQ Regarding Soil Testing, Plant Analysis & Fert. Clemson University Extension, answers to many of the most frequently asked questions on these topics.

Bushberries Produce Facts From California UC Davis, listings for some small berries, produce informaiton, management and saleability.

California Fruit and Nut Publications From California UC Davis, listings for some small, mostly tree fruit, diseases, production, etc.

Capacity of Refrigerated Warehouses From the USDA Economics and Statistics Sytem, full reports on available warehouses.

Center for Farm Financial Management University of Minnesota and U Minn Extension sponsor this site with information on computer farm management systems.

Cold Storage From the USDA Economics and Statistics Sytem, full reports on monthly cold storage reports.

Cold Storage Annual Report From the USDA Economics and Statistics Sytem, full reports on monthly cold storage reports with annual tabulation

Colorado State Coop. Extension Publications Full text documents, all in Adobe Acrobat format, but many good listings for all aspects of family, ag, garden, etc.

Commercial Small Fruit Crops From North Carolina Extension, full text guides on fruit production.

Common Names of Plant Diseases From The American Phytopathological Society, searchable and list index of all major crops and their known diseases.

Cranberry Grower's Guide & Timeline From University of Maine, full text and some visuals.

Cranberry IPM Guidelines From University of Massachusetts, guidelines for IPM work.

Cranberry Production From the Center for Alternative Plant and Animal Products,at Minnesota, full text article on cranberry production and mgt

Crop Protection Reference From a commercial site, full listing of all labels, MSDS and supplemental labels. Must know brand name or company.

Crops and Tillage - Berry Crops From a commercial network, this is a very extensive listingo of fruit, weeds, pests, etc. Good Reference site.

Entomology Publications From New Hampshire Extension, in PDF format, with black and white drawings.

Extension Disaster Education Network A collaborative page of Extension information on many kinds of disasters and recovery programs.

Farm Occupational Medicine From Missouri Extension, full text articles on many aspects of farm health issues.

Farm Safety and Health Information Clearinghouse Full text information all aspects of farm safety from animal handling, stored grains, machinery, kids on the farm, etc.

Food and Rural Development - Small Fruit From the Alberta Department of Agriculture, full text and links to information on producing, processing, marketing.

Food and Rural Development - Apiculture From the Alberta Department of Agriculture, full text and links to information on producing, processing, marketing.

Food and Rural Development - Small Fruit From the Alberta Department of Agriculture, full text and links to information on management.

Fresh Fruit Prices and Spreads From the USDA Economics and Statistics Sytem, full datasets on fruit, current prices, and ranges.

Fruit Missouri Extension has listings of pests, diseases and the recommendations for management.

Fruit Bulletins University of Kentucky Extension full text on many popular topics. A Gopher server.

Fruit Crops University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of fruit management Good listing of pesticides.

Fruit Fact Sheets From Cornell IPM Service, full text and visuals on many common plant diseases and solutions.

Fruit Fact Sheets Pennsylvania Extension, full text with visuals on most common fruit pests and management.

Fruit Growing Guides Oregon Extension Research Center, offers images and full text on many common small fruit diseases, divided by fruit.

Fruit Insects University of Kentucky, College of Entomology, full text listing of fruit pests and controls.

Fruit Insects Clemson University Extension offers insect visuals and accompanying text. Nice site.

Fruit Insects From Purdue, full text and visuals of common pests.

Fruit Pathology From Wisconsin Extension, full text of current research, full text of pests/diseases, etc for fruit.

Fruit Research and Extension Center University of Pennsylvania Extension, full color pictures of common trap insects, text and much more.

Fruit and Nuts From the USDA Economics and Statistics System, lists of complete datasets on fruit and nuts.

Fruit, Disease and Management From Missouri Extension, full text bulletins on many current topics..

Gardening and Commercial Horticulture Minnesota Extension full text bulletins.

Global Agribusiness Information Network Hort Market Prices From an international company, an alternative listing of current market prices.

Grape Fruit Pathology Fact Sheets From Penn State Extension. Full text articles on fruit pathology in small fruits.

Horticulture Information Leaflets - Small Fruits From North Carolina State University, full text bulletins on Small Fruit Production, files in Adobe Acrobat only.

Horticulture Information Leaflets - Post Harvest Handling From North Carolina State University, full text bulletins on Post Harvest Handling of Horticulture Crops. Acrobat file

Horticulture Publications New Mexico State University Extension, full text articles most pubs in html and Adobe Acrobat format. Some only Adobe.

Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Purdue Extension, articles, some full text on uncommon items Listings for ordering as well.

IPM - Blueberry From University of Maine, full text and some visuals.

IPM - Cranberry From University of Maine, full text and some visuals.

IPM - Strawberry From University of Maine, full text and some visuals.

IPM Grape Manual and Fact Sheets From Cornell, full text and some visuals.

IPM for Small Fruit From University of Connecticut Extension, full text articles and visuals on many small fruits.

Master Gardener Fruit Recommendations Texas A&M listing of Master Gardener sheets providing lists of plant diagnosis for home gardener. A gopher site.

Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Ag, information on programs regarding groundwater for farm,family, community..

Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook From Ohio State University, full text on many of the issues in raising small fruit.

Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Net - Library From Ohio State University, full text on many of the issues in raising small fruit.

Ministry of Ag for Nova Scotia - Horticulture Guide From Nova Scotia, full text bulletins, pest guides, etc.

Ministry of Ag for Nova Scotia - Horticulture Guide From Nova Scotia, full text bulletins, pest guides, etc.

NCGR-Corvallis Small Fruits of New York Images of small fruits, hosted by Oregon Extension,Corvallis but from New York. Very quick load for images. Good images.

National Ag Safety Database: Safety Training Materials From NIOSH - materials dedicated to reducing farm accidents this has scripts, slides and spanish language materials.

National Farm*A*Syst Workbooks From Texas A&M University, full text information and assessment tools to evaluate and change pollution behavior.

National IPM Network - Small Fruit Index From North Carolina State Univerity, IPM site, a section on Blueberries and other small fruits. Full text.

New Crops Bluberry From Purdue New Crop pages, listing for blueberries, low bush, high bush and rabbiteye.

OSU Extension Plant Pathology Handbook to Plant Disease Oregon State University, very complete listing of images and information on plants, specific to the Pacific Northwest.

Online Horticulture Databases Ohio State University, listing of serveral vegetables and fruits with their production trends, past and current.

Oregon Extension Newsletters Newsletters on many small fruits, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, etc. Gives another state specialists info on fruit.

Pest Management Guidelines UC Davis Pests Management Guidelines. Choose the crop and it links to full text on diseases and pests.Some specific to CA

Pesticide Information Profiles Oregon Extension Service, full text, searchable list of the pesticide profiles.

Plant Agriculture Rutgers University Extension, full text in Adobe Acrobat.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling - NCSU BAE From North Carolina State University and the Biological and Ag Engineering Dept, full text on handling, and the industry

Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center Sponsored by UC Davis, good listing of full text information on postharvest work with produce.

Purdue Extension Publications Purdue Extension Publications, full text documents.

Small Fruit Pathology Fact Sheets From Penn State Extension. Full text articles on fruit pathology in small fruits.

Small Fruit Production, Mississippi Cooperative Extension Full text articles on maintaining and starting fruit at home Some information appropriate to all growing regions.

Small Fruit Production Guide University of Pennsylvania Extension, full color and text of information for production.

Strawberry Growing From Austrailian Dept of Ag, Western Aust., full text articles on growing strawberries.

Strawberry IPM Update From Iowa State University, full text on many of the issues in raising strawberries.

Terminology for Cranberry Bud Development and Growth Sponsored commercially, available throught the Cranberry Newsletter, good information on growth. Large graphics..

Texas Pest Disease Handbook Query Form - Fruit From Texas A&M, full text, fully searchable database of pests and diseases by subject. Includes visuals.

U.C. Fruit & Nut Crop Index From California UC Davis, listings most fruits and nuts, includes pest, production and other management information.

UC Davis College of Viticulture and Enology Good links for wine making and wine grape production. Some for the home gardener and home wine makers.

UMASS Fruit Advisor From University of Massachusetts, full text, Adobe Acrobat, and visuals of pest management, and IPM.

USDA Hardiness Zone Map From the United States Department of Agriculture, listing of all the hardiness zones.

USDA Research Station Tree Fruit Disease and Production From the Northwest Research Center, full text, visuals, etc of many tree fruits.

Weed Images and Descriptions Rutgers University Extension, good site for images, and text on weeds. Quick for size of files being loaded.

Weed Managment in Fruit and Nuts University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of fruit and nut weed management. Good listing of herbicides.

Wild Blueberry Information From Nova Scotia Department of Ag, full text article.