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Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for winter 2022
Published on January 17, 2022
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. -
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be live and in-person Feb. 2-3, 2022
Published on January 13, 2022
Register now! Sessions for fruit and vegetable growers. This year’s special session is on marketing. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review
Published on January 12, 2022
Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops. -
Pre-register for the 2022 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
Published on January 12, 2022
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 18-19 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry and much more. -
Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application
Published on October 29, 2021
Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 13, 2021
Published on October 13, 2021
Apple harvest is wrapping up quickly in east Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 13, 2021
Published on October 13, 2021
This is the seventh and final weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 13, 2021
Published on October 13, 2021
This is the 10th and final apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 6, 2021
Published on October 6, 2021
This is the ninth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 6, 2021
Published on October 6, 2021
Apple harvest in east Michigan is moving along quickly.
