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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 4, 2024
Very warm weather over the past week and earlier in the season has been pushing along fruit ripening. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 4, 2024
Published on September 4, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Honeycrisp. Cold-hardy wine grapes are at peak harvest. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Second apple maturity report and integrated pest management updates. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Harvest is wrapping up for Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska. Growers are looking ahead to harvest of standard Honeycrisp and Gala strains. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 29, 2024
Published on August 29, 2024
Apples are maturing early this year, and growers are picking Premier Honeycrisp now. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 28, 2024
Published on August 28, 2024
Very warm weather over the past week has been pushing along fruit ripening. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 21, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
rand Rapids apple maturity and IPM update.