Michigan Apple Committee announces research funding

The Michigan Apple Committee has approved funding for 12 research projects focused on apple production, tree health, apple quality and more.

"We value proposals from various research institutions and centers of excellence. Michigan State University's proximity allows experts to collaborate and share advancing insights," said Diane Smith, executive director of Michigan Apple Committee.

The individual projects are:

• -  Joshua Miranda ($25,000): Cultural and Regenerative Orchard Floor Practices to Reduce Pests, Support Beneficials, and Improve Fruit Quality in Michigan Apples
• -  Julianna Wilson ($20,000): From sporadic to significant: tracking resurging apple pests in Michigan