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Pre-register for the 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on November 28, 2023
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 16-17 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 17, 2023

Published on October 18, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Evercrisp, Rome and Braeburn apples.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 18, 2023

Published on October 18, 2023
Fall colors are vibrant and apple harvest continues. Growers are harvesting Idared, Mutsu, Fuji, and EverCrisp this week.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 18, 2023

Published on October 18, 2023
The Grand Rapids area is moving towards the end of harvesting apples as only a few varieties are still on the trees.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 11, 2023

Published on October 12, 2023
Growers are moving through apples as fast as they are able given the wet conditions over the past week. As most varieties are testing in the mature range, they are fair game for harvest.
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool

Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 11, 2023

Published on October 11, 2023
Cool weather is here to stay. Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week. The later varieties, EverCrisp and Pink Lady, are starting to mature.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 11, 2023

Published on October 11, 2023
Later season varieties like Evercrisp, Fuji, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Mutsu are now mature.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 10, 2023

Published on October 10, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest focuses on Fuji, Rome and IdaRed apples.