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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. -
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. -
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. -
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 5, 2022
Published on October 5, 2022
Cool temperatures continue this week. Harvest of mid- and late-season varieties is underway. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 5 2022
Published on October 5, 2022
Varieties such as Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week in the West central region. Red Delicious and Idared are moving closer to maturity. Northern spy are still immature.