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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 21, 2024

Published on August 21, 2024
rand Rapids apple maturity and IPM update.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 21, 2024

Published on August 21, 2024
Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the West Central region and cooler nighttime temperatures will enhance red color development.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024

Published on August 21, 2024
Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 16, 2024

Published on August 16, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 7, 2024

Published on August 7, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Grand Rapids tree fruit update – August 6, 2024

Published on August 6, 2024
Apple maturity and integrated pest management information.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 31, 2024

Published on July 31, 2024
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest vineyard updates and best practices in our comprehensive report. Enhance your grape growing success by leveraging expert insights on vine growth, disease management and innovative tools.
Finding financial success in uncertain times

Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension