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 Meetup program has brought together growers, researchers, and government and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important tree fruit topics, connecting industry leaders across North America. This year the virtual orchard meetups provided an opportunity to discuss challenges related to heat stress in summer and fall, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. They were led by a panel of SPARC scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. 

Check out the YouTube page 👇

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLbxsK4pTXUmMjRBk58rwJBh_HXprK8y⁠

Check out the SPARC website 👇

https://sparcscri.com/

Have a question? Stop by the ⁠⁠MSU Extension 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 [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

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 Meetup program has brought together growers, researchers, and government and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important tree fruit topics, connecting industry leaders across North America. This year the virtual orchard meetups provided an opportunity to discuss challenges related to heat stress in summer and fall, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. They were led by a panel of SPARC scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada. 

Check out the YouTube page 👇

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLbxsK4pTXUmMjRBk58rwJBh_HXprK8y

Check out the SPARC website 👇

https://sparcscri.com/

Have a question? Stop by the ⁠MSU Extension 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 [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

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 a question? Stop by the ⁠MSU Extension 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 [email protected].

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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 can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at [email protected].

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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 some of our resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fruit & Nuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at [email protected].

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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 You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at [email protected].

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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

You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at [email protected].

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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+2/1_3tnjfic7

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 topic idea at [email protected].

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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 email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at [email protected].

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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 topic idea at [email protected].

Thanks for listening!