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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023
Published on September 20, 2023
Honeycrisp harvest has begun across northwest Michigan. There is variability in firmness and brix levels, likely due in part to excess rain in some regions and no rain in other areas. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp starch removal ratings are showing fruit is more mature than anticipated for this time of the year. Overall, apples are maturing about seven days ahead of most years. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
This is the first Grand Rapids area apple maturity report for the 2023 harvest season -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Growers began picking early Gala varieties this week. Honeycrisp is rapidly maturing, and Empire is still immature. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping up in the west central region. McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Apple maturity is moving along quickly across northwest Michigan, and early variety apple harvest is underway, including Premier Honeycrisp, Zestar, Ginger Gold and SweeTango. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.