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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. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 19, 2022
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening. -
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. -
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. -
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for fall 2022 and winter 2023
Published on October 17, 2022
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. -
Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course
Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress
Published on October 11, 2022
Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management.