News
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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Niagara harvest has begun. Wine and table grape harvests continue.
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East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Honeycrisp harvest is well along and maturing quickly. Early Fuji and Jonagold are ready for harvest. Most growers are picking out long and with the weather we are having are able to keep up on harvest.
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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
This is a big week for Gala and Honeycrisp harvest in the Grand Rapids area.
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Gala harvest is winding down with Honeycrisp continuing and Golden Delicious and Red Delicious right around the corner. Weather conditions have been excellent for working in orchards.
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Critical practices to control late season grape diseases and the potential effects of fungicides on fermentation
Published on September 22, 2020
The right strategy for controlling cluster rots is crucial. Be mindful of the preharvest interval when choosing fungicides to manage these grape diseases.
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Postharvest hopyard considerations
Published on September 22, 2020
With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year.
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4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on September 18, 2020
Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition.
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Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
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Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Harvest is starting for several hybrid and vinifera grapes in southwest Michigan. Northwest Michigan grape harvest will start soon.
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East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks.
