MIFruitcast

MSUE Fruit Team
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MIFruitcast is a Michigan State University Extension podcast focused on fruit production and hosted by Dr. Emily Lavely. Send any questions to mifruitcast@gmail.com.

  1. Interview with Mario Miranda Sazo

    11/04/2025

    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 out his page below 👇 https://cals.cornell.edu/people/mario-r-miranda-sazo Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit page and look at some of our resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fruit & Nuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also email Emily with a question or podcast topic idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    51 min

  2. 10/11/2025

    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 You can also email me, Emily Lavely, with a question or podcast topic idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    21 min

  3. 10/07/2025

    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 winter hardiness/dormancy issues especially with the ever changing climate around us. 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 question or podcast topic idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    41 min

  4. 08/13/2025

    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 idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    17 min

  5. 08/12/2025

    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 👇 https://www.mifruitdecision.com/ 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 question or podcast topic idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    14 min

  6. 07/07/2025

    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! https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/how-to-sample-cherries-to-determine-spotted-wing-drosophila-infestation 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 question or podcast topic idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    21 min

  7. 06/27/2025

    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 drosophila or SWD. In this episode, Nikki and I talk about SWD monitoring in our regions and management reminders as we get closer to harvest. 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 question or podcast topic idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    22 min

  8. 06/20/2025

    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 question or podcast topic idea at lavelyem@msu.edu. Thanks for listening!

    19 min
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MIFruitcast is a Michigan State University Extension podcast focused on fruit production and hosted by Dr. Emily Lavely. Send any questions to mifruitcast@gmail.com.

Information

  • Creator
    MSUE Fruit Team
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © MSUE Fruit Team
  • Show Website
    MIFruitcast