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Understanding the needs of the U.S. wine industry: Survey results reveal regional challenges

Published on October 11, 2024
Explore essential insights from our survey on the U.S. wine industry, including key challenges faced by grape growers and winemakers, highlighting opportunities for improvement and collaboration.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

Published on October 9, 2024
Aztec Fuji and EverCrisp are being harvested at some sites this week in the West Central region.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

Published on October 9, 2024
Apple harvest is wrapping up in the Grand Rapids area.
Slow Moving Vehicle triangles - be on the lookout!

Published on October 4, 2024
Ensuring your Slow Moving Vehicle signs are in good shape will make traveling the roads safer for farmers and other road drivers.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 3, 2024
Idared and Ambrosia are being harvested in the west central region this week. With cooler temperatures, it is finally beginning to feel like fall.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is rounding the last turn and will be wrapping up soon.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Apple harvest is close to wrapping up. This is the seventh apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Growers are harvesting most varieties, although it is one to two weeks earlier than normal years. Growers are waiting on size, brix and starch conversion for later season varieties, such as IdaReds, Evercrisp and Fujis.
Fundraising campaign to support Michigan State University Extension apiculture programs

Published on September 26, 2024
Make a gift to support Michigan beekeepers and honey bees.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 25, 2024

Published on September 25, 2024
This year’s final report includes insights on vine growth, disease management, and weather forecasts to support your success. We wish you a successful harvest!