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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

Published on October 1, 2025
Growers are in full blown harvest for Honeycrisp and Gala. This warm weather has been pleasant for harvest, and pickers are busy balancing harvest in blocks where all varieties are maturing at a similar time.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

Published on October 1, 2025
While we’re in a warm stretch of weather for fall, hot days and cool nights have led to excellent coloring weather and sugar levels in apples.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

Published on October 1, 2025
Golden Delicious, Empire and Ambrosia are being harvested. Red Delicious, Fuji and Idared are still immature.
MSU Product Center launches new introductory seminar for prospective clients

Published on September 30, 2025
Virtual sessions offered twice monthly will prepare entrepreneurs before registering as clients with the MSU Product Center.
Trevor Nichols Research Center hosts final 2025 field day

Published on September 30, 2025
On Sept. 25, the Trevor Nichols Research Center hosted the final field day of the 2025 season, where faculty and staff shared research and strategies on managing fruit crop pests and diseases.
Choosing the right accounting software for your farm

Published on September 29, 2025
Factors to consider when it’s time to upgrade or choose farm accounting software.
Small farm employers are subject to the Earned Sick Time Act starting October 1

Published on September 26, 2025
Small employers (10 or fewer employees) are subject to the law beginning on October 1. Requirements for large employers (11 or more employees) took effect in February.
Is grain storage the weak link in your marketing plan?

Published on September 26, 2025
Navigating the challenge of bushels over bin space.
From soil to story: Connecting vineyards, science and community at Dirt to Glass 2025

Published on September 26, 2025
Highlights from Michigan’s premier grape and wine industry conference in Traverse City.