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Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop

Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
Planificación de la polinización de los cultivos frutales

Published on January 19, 2024
Los contratos de servicios de polinización pueden aclarar las expectativas tanto de los apicultores como de los agricultores durante la floración de los cultivos.
New starch charts for evaluating the maturity of apple varieties in Michigan

Published on December 21, 2023
This collection of user-friendly Starch Index Scales features high quality images of iodine-stained apples across the range of starch values and detailed instructions for iodine testing.
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.