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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 25, 2023

Published on September 28, 2023
Gala and Honeycrisp harvest are wrapping up this week. More varieties are on the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero

Published on September 19, 2023
La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos.
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.
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.