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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 2024
Fifth apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 2024
Jonagold are being harvested in the west central region. High daytime temperatures mean apples are continuing to mature ahead of schedule. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 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. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 18, 2024
Published on September 18, 2024
Apples are ripening one to two weeks before most years, and growers are actively harvesting Honeycrisp. Other varieties will be right on the heels of this variety with ripening. -
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants
Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land. -
This bug’s stink is worse than its bite
Published on September 13, 2024
Green sting bugs may appear in large numbers, but generally don’t cause significant damage in Michigan gardens and landscapes. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 11, 2024
Published on September 12, 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 statewide apple maturity report – September 12, 2024
Published on September 12, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 11, 2024
Published on September 11, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly.