MIFruitcast is a Michigan State University Extension podcast focused on fruit production and hosted by Dr. Emily Lavely.
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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 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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLbxsK4pTXUmMjRBk58rwJBh_HXprK8y__;!!HXCxUKc!zM4NE_ciAN_kzxe0o9vX0VS3wlSz-Cta69yVy4iC95vFGDP1B6LiIv68Hb-XFjun2ov6ASXzUU6QnYjA$)
Check out the SPARC website 👇
https://sparcscri.com/
Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit (https://www.canr.msu.edu/fruit/) page and look at some of our resources. You can also email the MSU Extension team with a question or podcast topic idea at mifruitcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
26 Sept 2026
Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series - Mitigation Strategies, Timing, and Tradeoffs
Hello! Today in this episode we are sharing the third webinar of a four part Virtual Orchard Meet Up Series 2026. The International Virtual Orchard Meetup program has brought together growers, researchers, and government and Extension agents to have an international conversation about important tree fruit topics, connecting industry leaders across North America. This year the virtual orchard meetups provided an opportunity to discuss challenges related to heat stress in summer and fall, identify opportunities to improve fruit quality, and remain profitable. They were led by a panel of SPARC scientists and tree fruit growers from across the United States and Canada.
Check out the YouTube page 👇
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLbxsK4pTXUmMjRBk58rwJBh_HXprK8y (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLbxsK4pTXUmMjRBk58rwJBh_HXprK8y__;!!HXCxUKc!zM4NE_ciAN_kzxe0o9vX0VS3wlSz-Cta69yVy4iC95vFGDP1B6LiIv68Hb-XFjun2ov6ASXzUU6QnYjA$)
Check out the SPARC website 👇
https://sparcscri.com/
Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit (https://www.canr.msu.edu/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 mifruitcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
16 Aug 2026
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 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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYLbxsK4pTXUmMjRBk58rwJBh_HXprK8y__;!!HXCxUKc!zM4NE_ciAN_kzxe0o9vX0VS3wlSz-Cta69yVy4iC95vFGDP1B6LiIv68Hb-XFjun2ov6ASXzUU6QnYjA$)
Check out the SPARC website 👇
https://sparcscri.com/
Have a question? Stop by the MSU Extension Fruit (https://www.canr.msu.edu/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 mifruitcast@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening!
Who has been a guest on MIFruitcast
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Dr Nikki Rothwell
Jackie Perkins
Nikki Rothwell
Dr George Sundin
Dr Lee Kalcsits
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100
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Quality
13
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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Emily Lavely host the show. Published by MSUE Fruit Team.
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