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2024 Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days is less than a month away
Published on January 12, 2024
Don’t forget to register for the expanded Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference and exhibitor show on Feb. 7-8 in Benton Harbor. -
New starch charts for evaluating the maturity of apple varieties in Michigan
Published on December 21, 2023
This collection of user-friendly Starch Index Scales features high quality images of iodine-stained apples across the range of starch values and detailed instructions for iodine testing. -
Unveiling the 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show — Reserve your spot today!
Published on December 12, 2023
The much-anticipated 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show will take place January 16-17 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. -
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024
Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 17, 2023
Published on October 18, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Evercrisp, Rome and Braeburn apples. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 18, 2023
Published on October 18, 2023
Fall colors are vibrant and apple harvest continues. Growers are harvesting Idared, Mutsu, Fuji, and EverCrisp this week. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 18, 2023
Published on October 18, 2023
The Grand Rapids area is moving towards the end of harvesting apples as only a few varieties are still on the trees. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 11, 2023
Published on October 12, 2023
Growers are moving through apples as fast as they are able given the wet conditions over the past week. As most varieties are testing in the mature range, they are fair game for harvest. -
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool
Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 11, 2023
Published on October 11, 2023
Cool weather is here to stay. Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week. The later varieties, EverCrisp and Pink Lady, are starting to mature.