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• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Another picking of Honeycrisp is taking place and growers are finishing up harvest of the later maturing McIntosh strains. A few Jonagold and Jonathan blocks are being harvested, and a few growers are spot picking Golden Delicious.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Sunshine and cooler evenings are promoting good apple ripening. Golden Delicious harvest for processing is underway with Red Delicious harvest next on the horizon.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  Apple harvest on the Ridge is in full swing.

• Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for September 23, 2015

  Published on September 23, 2015
  This is the final scouting report for the 2015 season. Harvest in Niagara and other early ripening varieties is underway.

• 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase

  Published on September 23, 2015
  New resources answering common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs are now available for purchase through MSU Extension Bookstore.

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  New greenhouse and horticultural lighting non-credit online course now available

  Published on September 18, 2015
  This self-paced online course discusses the fundamental concepts of greenhouse and horticultural lighting and is now available through eXtension.

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  Demonstration gardens in retail garden centers – show them how it’s done

  Published on September 17, 2015
  Garden center retailers should not only sell plants, but inspire their customers to use them.

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  Finding your style as a garden center retailer

  Published on September 17, 2015
  Garden center owners must have a defined vision of the size and personality of their retail store to stay focused.

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  Increasing chrysanthemum height

  Published on September 16, 2015
  Crops shorter than desired can benefit from a plant growth regulator application – learn about key considerations.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2015

  Published on September 16, 2015
  McIntosh harvest continues, most growers have finished up Gala harvest and their first Honeycrisp picking. A few Jonagold and Jonathan blocks are ready for long-term and CA harvest.