News
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2019 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show session agendas now available
Published on November 28, 2018
The 2019 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show agendas for wine and grape sessions and tree fruit sessions are now available. Pre-register today!
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Fire blight survey—your feedback is needed
Published on November 14, 2018
Take a short survey about fire blight on your farm to help researchers address and improve fire blight disease management.
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Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs.
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Support Armillaria research by taking brief survey
Published on October 24, 2018
Help Michigan State University fruit researchers develop sustainable strategies for Armillaria.
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East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 24, 2018
Published on October 24, 2018
Apple maturity has moved quickly in the past week, with all five varieties tested this week ready to harvest or over-mature. Harvest will be wrapping up quickly for most apple growers.