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West central apple maturity report – September 2, 2022

Published on September 6, 2022
Early apple varieties have been harvested, and Premiere Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is underway in the West Central region.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – September 6, 2022

Published on September 6, 2022
Easing into harvest this week for Gala and Honeycrisp in many locations.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Many McIntosh and Honeycrisp sites are showing increasing signs of maturity this week. First pick likely to begin as early as next week, slightly ahead of predicted harvest date. Galas still a bit immature.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Apples being harvested this week include Jonathan for processing and McIntosh, and finishing up early season Honeycrisp strains.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
Time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022

Published on August 30, 2022
This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 25, 2022

Published on August 26, 2022
Some early varieties are ready for harvest this week in the west central region.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 24, 2022

Published on August 24, 2022
Early varieties are harvesting now in the Grand Rapids area. Gala and Honeycrisp are still immature.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 24, 2022

Published on August 24, 2022
Veraison is around the corner in northwest Michigan. Harvest has begun in southwest Michigan.
Useful tips for produce safety water sampling and the opportunity to learn more

Published on August 23, 2022
Water sampling to meet on-farm produce safety rules and GAP requirements can be confusing. This article offers a few tips to doing it right and announces an opportunity to learn more.