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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.
Start planning your nutrient needs now

Published on September 12, 2022
Fertilizer Planning Resources Available from MSU Extension.
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.
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.
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
Michigan grape scouting report – September 7, 2022

Published on September 8, 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 is being reported around the state.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2022

Published on September 7, 2022
Main season Gala harvest is just beginning in some southwest apple blocks.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 7 2022

Published on September 7, 2022
Harvest is underway for early varieties of apples at this time: Gingergold, Zestar, SweeTango, Jersey Mac, PaulaRed. Fruit quality is excellent.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 7, 2022

Published on September 7, 2022
Harvest of early varieties wrapped up last week, easing into McIntosh and Honeycrisp at many sites this week.