News
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2019 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show set for Jan. 15-16
Published on October 22, 2018
Pre-registration is now open for the 2019 Orchard and Vineyard Show in Acme, Michigan.
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Planting wheat late this fall
Published on October 17, 2018
Suggestions for when wheat seedings are delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
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East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018
Published on October 17, 2018
Most growers are about three quarters of the way through harvest, harvesting several varieties including Red Delicious, Idared, Northern Spy, Crispin and Fiji.
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 17, 2018
Published on October 17, 2018
Harvest of Fuji, Rome and Braeburn is the focus in southwest Michigan.
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Cover crop field walks in Isabella and Arenac counties will focus on forage
Published on October 12, 2018
Learn about cover crops, how they can extend the grazing season and build soil health at upcoming field walks on Oct. 18 and 25, 2018.
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Cole crops and its diva, the cauliflower
Published on October 10, 2018
Cole crops are some of our best known vegetables. They are highly versatile in appearance and use and are full of vitamins and nutrients, but not all are easy to grow. Even vegetables have divas.
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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
October is Apple Month and there are so many great varieties available.
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East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Harvest is moving along quickly. Empire and Golden Delicious harvest is complete with Red Delicious harvest next. Northern Spy, Rome, Fuji and Crispin blocks are ready for or nearing harvest.
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West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Jonagold, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome, Winesap, Fuji and EverCrisp.
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 10, 2018
Published on October 10, 2018
Red Delicious and Golden Delicious harvest is still ongoing in southwest Michigan.
