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  Vole management for Michigan crop producers

  Published on October 7, 2019

  Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.

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  Survey input from industrial hemp growers needed for MSU research and Extension efforts

  Published on October 7, 2019

  Input regarding industrial hemp production practices and challenges will help ensure MSU research and Extension efforts can benefit industrial hemp growers.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019

  Many apple growers are finding a short gap in apple varieties that are ready to harvest. The harvest window for Empire and Golden Delicious is just beginning to open.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019

  Gala harvest is winding down and Honeycrisp orchards need to be cleaned up as quickly as possible. Golden Delicious, Empire and Jonagold harvest is underway.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019

  First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019

  Jonagold and Golden Delicious harvests are winding down, and Red Delicious is being targeted next.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 2, 2019

  Published on October 2, 2019

  Apple harvest is in full swing in northwest Michigan.

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  Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County

  Published on October 1, 2019

  Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on Nov. 18, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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  MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Sept. 25, 2019

  Published on September 25, 2019

  With grapes being harvested, efficacy of insect and disease control programs can be evaluated for 2019.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019

  Published on September 25, 2019

  Jonathan and Jonagold are ready for harvest, and a few early strains of Golden Delicious on early sites are ready to be spot picked. Gala harvest has wrapped up at most farms, except those treated with ReTain.