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West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2023

Published on August 31, 2023
Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the west central region. This week has brought cool nights and great weather for red color development.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 30, 2023

Published on August 31, 2023
Apples in southwest Michigan are expected to mature a few days earlier than last year.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 30, 2023

Published on August 30, 2023
As September approaches, Michigan grape growers must focus on disease and bird management to protect their clusters. Sour rot is a major concern, and growers should be vigilant in their scouting efforts.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
Michigan's vineyards are where grapes thrive and ripen with promise.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity

Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

Published on August 16, 2023
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large-scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
Growers develop custom over the row harvester for harvesting high density tart cherries

Published on August 10, 2023
The long-standing need for improvements to the traditional tree-shaking method of harvesting tart cherries has led one group of highly innovative growers to seek new strategies.