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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.
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.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022

Published on October 19, 2022
Apple harvest of late season is wrapping up in southwest Michigan. Growers are focusing on Braeburn, Rome, and Evercrisp.
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.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2022

Published on October 12, 2022
Varieties such as Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week. Idared are moving closer to maturity. Evercrisp are still immature.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2022

Published on October 12, 2022
Red Delicious and Golden Delicious harvest is finishing up. A bin shortage is still hampering harvest. San Jose scale is showing up on fruit in a few orchards.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 12, 2022

Published on October 12, 2022
This week, cool temperatures continue. Harvest of mid- and late-season varieties is underway.