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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019

Published on September 4, 2019
Current mild conditions are helpful for good apple quality and skin coloring.
Michigan chestnut industry makes important donation to MSU research

Published on September 4, 2019
Michigan chestnut famers partner with Michigan State University to support industry growth.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019

Published on September 4, 2019
Early apple variety harvest is finishing up with Gala harvest on tap for next week.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019

Published on September 4, 2019
Apple harvest is later than normal this season.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4 ,2019

Published on September 4, 2019
Harvest of early fresh market varieties is underway. Gala harvest is still 10-14 days out.
Why are all these bugs appearing on the side or inside of my home?

Published on September 4, 2019
Nuisance insects that aggregate on homes and structures in the fall.
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2019

Published on September 4, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug populations are on the rise at some farms. Gala and McIntosh apple varieties are nearing maturity. There is a wide range of soil moisture levels across the region.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 4, 2019

Published on September 4, 2019
The growing season is coming to an end, but other activities will begin.
Six Michigan youth selected as delegates to attend 2019 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Published on September 4, 2019
Michigan youth will join leaders from around the world to discuss solutions to global food security and other grand global challenges this October.
Extension Master Gardeners welcome Michigan’s state coordinator to the Upper Peninsula

Published on September 4, 2019
Volunteering over 3,200 hours of gardening education valued at over $81,000 annually, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners highlight projects for MSU’s state coordinator visit.