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Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart
Published on March 22, 2023
Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education. -
Pressing apple cider at home
Published on November 22, 2022
Best practices for making fresh-pressed apple cider. -
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Considerations when storing apples in converted storage space
Published on October 27, 2022
Finding enough storage space for an abundant apple crop may be challenging but using converted storage space may be an option. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 26, 2022
Published on October 26, 2022
At the tail end of harvest this week. Evercrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome, and Pink Lady are being harvested this week or early next. This is the final maturity report of the season. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 26, 2022
Published on October 26, 2022
After a warmup over the weekend, rain set in across the region. For many growers, harvest is wrapping up this week. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 19, 2022
Published on October 19, 2022
This week's weather has been very cool and rainy. Harvest of late season varieties is underway, including Fuji and Evercrisp. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022
Published on October 19, 2022
Apple harvest of late season is wrapping up in southwest Michigan. Growers are focusing on Braeburn, Rome, and Evercrisp. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022
Published on October 19, 2022
Rain and cool weather moved in across the region this week. Idared are being harvested at many orchards. EverCrisp and Aztec Fuji may be ready to harvest depending on storage requirements. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 12, 2022
Published on October 12, 2022
This week, cool temperatures continue. Harvest of mid- and late-season varieties is underway.