MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

  Published on October 28, 2020
  During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.

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  Post-harvest vineyard management: Preparing vines for winter

  Published on October 23, 2020
  Preparing vines for winter begins between harvesting and the first frost. Helping grapes survive the cold period will help timely feeding, treating pests and diseases, and it is the best time for vineyard floor management.

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  Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming

  Published on October 23, 2020
  The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment.

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  End of season apple varieties Braeburn, Rome and Evercrisp still have excellent firmness.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Apple harvest for 2020 is wrapping up on most farms. Quality continues to hold and growers are ready to be finished for the year.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Apple harvest is winding up quickly in the Grand Rapids area.

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  East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020

  Published on October 21, 2020
  Idared, Crispin and Northern Spy harvest is wrapping up. EverCrisp are now mature. Braeburn and Winesap are not mature. Most growers will finish up with apple harvest in the next week or so.

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  Tips for late planted wheat

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Planting wheat in late October or early November? Make sure to follow these tips.

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  Recycling used produce containers

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk.

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  New Grains for Brewing and Distilling Virtual Happy Hours this Thursday

  Published on October 19, 2020
  MSU Extension invites you to our new Grains for Brewing & Distilling Virtual Happy Hours every Thursday from through Nov. 19, 2020.