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West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 26, 2022

Published on October 26, 2022
After a warmup over the weekend, rain set in across the region. For many growers, harvest is wrapping up this week.
Michigan SARE Mini Grants support training for farm educators

Published on October 26, 2022
Apply now for grants up to $1,500.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.