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MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing
Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site. -
West central apple maturity report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
McIntosh have been harvested in many locations. Gala have been harvested this week at some locations, and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting soon for some growers. Jonagold and Empire are still immature. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 14, 2022
The region received rainfall this week, and this water will help improve size of apples. Growers are eager to begin harvest of standard varieties. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 14, 2022
September is a key month for Michigan grape growers and it is the time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters. Sour rot and botrytis are being reported around the state. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 14, 2022
Harvest is underway for Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh this week. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 14, 2022
Gala harvest is finishing up with Jonagold and Honeycrisp mature for many orchards in the southwest Michigan area. Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches have increased significantly over the past week. -
Start planning your nutrient needs now
Published on September 12, 2022
Fertilizer Planning Resources Available from MSU Extension. -
Comprehensive Honeycrisp harvest and storage recommendations
Published on September 12, 2022
Honeycrisp storage options are many and successful storage, especially for long-term, depends on efforts in the field as well as postharvest. Here we discuss those options, focusing on successful storage 'recipes' for Honeycrisp with various options. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 8, 2022
Published on September 12, 2022
Premiere Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping in the West Central region. Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers in the region. -
2022 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on September 10, 2022
Each year new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics