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Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is open for registration

Published on September 25, 2023
Register now for the Michigan Beekeepers Association in-person fall conference and pre-conference webinars.
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.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

Published on September 20, 2023
Growers are picking Gala this week. Honeycrisp is right around the corner.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

Published on September 20, 2023
Growers are continuing to pick Gala and Honeycrisp this week. Jonagold is ready.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

Published on September 20, 2023
Southwest Michigan apple harvest will be moving soon to harvesting Fuji, Jonagold and Yellow Delicious apples.
USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.
Safeguarding Southwest Michigan grape growers: The Grapevine Insurance Program

Published on September 19, 2023
Crop insurance is available in select Michigan counties, deadline for signup is November 1, 2023.
Crop insurance options for fruit growers

Published on September 19, 2023
Farm Policy and Risk Management Webinar Series fruit session.
Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.