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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. -
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. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 21, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
rand Rapids apple maturity and IPM update. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 21, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the West Central region and cooler nighttime temperatures will enhance red color development. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 21, 2024
Published on August 21, 2024
The mild winter and warm spring has pushed apple maturity earlier this year with apples up to 2 weeks ahead of normal, depending on the variety and location.