News

Honeycrisp and internal browning survey available now

Published on December 21, 2022
A new survey for collecting data on Honeycrisp apple production is available to growers.
Pre-register for the 2023 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on December 9, 2022
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 17-18 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry and much more.
U.S. fire blight management workshops and webinar series

Published on December 2, 2022
A national team of tree fruit pathology researchers are presenting a fire blight management webinar series. All apple growers are encouraged to attend this free educational multi-date program.
Exploring soil health in perennial fruit crops at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 28, 2022
The Michigan State University Extension fruit team is excited to have an entire session dedicated to soil health in fruit crops.
Pressing apple cider at home

Published on November 22, 2022
Best practices for making fresh-pressed apple cider.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
Considerations when storing apples in converted storage space

Published on October 27, 2022
Finding enough storage space for an abundant apple crop may be challenging but using converted storage space may be an option.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 26, 2022

Published on October 26, 2022
After a warmup over the weekend, rain set in across the region. For many growers, harvest is wrapping up this week.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 26, 2022

Published on October 26, 2022
At the tail end of harvest this week. Evercrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Rome, and Pink Lady are being harvested this week or early next. This is the final maturity report of the season.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 19, 2022

Published on October 19, 2022
This week's weather has been very cool and rainy. Harvest of late season varieties is underway, including Fuji and Evercrisp.