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Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp maturity advanced quicker than expected this week, and red color has significantly improved across the region.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp maturity has advanced with cooler temperatures. Red color is excellent across the region.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 9, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp are being harvested.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2025

Published on September 9, 2025
Apple maturity is moving along, and color has improved tremendously with last week’s cooler temperatures. SweeTango harvest is underway.
2025 American Bee Research Conference proceedings

Published on September 8, 2025
Conference presentation abstracts highlight current research and extension work on beekeeping and honey bee health topics. These presentations included research and extension program updates from Michigan State University.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region. Honeycrisp harvest will begin next week for some growers.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
New MSU Extension film highlights farmer stress and mental health resources

Published on September 5, 2025
Michigan farmers share powerful stories of resilience and hope in MSU Extension’s new short documentary, Weathering Together, which premiered on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day.