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ShadeLab to Centralia for Field Work!

Published on October 10, 2019
ShadeLab to Centralia for Field Work!
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019
Red Delicious harvest is finishing up, with Fuji and Ida Red next in line.
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Oct. 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019
Most grapes are harvested in southwest Michigan and wine grape harvest is underway in northwest Michigan. Weather delays have been altering harvest windows and we are noticing benefits in reflective strips in vineyards.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019
Final picks of Honeycrisp will be completed by the end of the week at most farms. Rome and Golden Delicious harvest is underway.
Repairing the season’s planting and harvest ruts

Published on October 9, 2019
Vegetables were “mudded in” across Michigan this spring. Fields now need special care to repair ruts and break up compaction.
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019
Growers are harvesting Golden Delicious and eyeballing Red Delicious. Empire harvest is mostly wrapped up.
What’s the difference between horse chestnuts and sweet chestnuts?

Published on October 9, 2019
Chestnuts are a delicious staple to many meals, but some types are toxic and shouldn’t be eaten.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019
Growers took advantage of this week’s sunny and dry weather, which was ideal for picking crews.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.
Combating the blueberry stem gall wasp

Published on October 8, 2019
Michigan State University researchers work together to create solutions, reduce impact of pest on Michigan’s blueberry crop.