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West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 4, 2023

Published on April 4, 2023
Warm weather this week is leading to changes in phenology for tree fruit in the west central region.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 28, 2023

Published on March 28, 2023
This is the first fruit scouting report of the season.
Fruit insecticide registration update for 2023

Published on March 27, 2023
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2023 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154).
Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart

Published on March 22, 2023
Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education.
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.
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.
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.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022

Published on October 19, 2022
Rain and cool weather moved in across the region this week. Idared are being harvested at many orchards. EverCrisp and Aztec Fuji may be ready to harvest depending on storage requirements.