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Seasonal temperatures, fruit development and storability: How does 2024 compare to the previous 17 years?
Published on September 9, 2024
Field temperatures affect fruit condition and storability. Look back at seasonal temperatures across Michigan and what it means for Gala fruit development. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 6, 2024
Published on September 6, 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. -
Produce safety cleaning and sanitizing workshop hosted in Holt, November 18
Published on September 6, 2024
The FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires growers to inspect, maintain, clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces of equipment and tools, but what does this mean? Join experts for this workshop focused on on-farm cleaning and sanitization best practices. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Gala and September Wonder Fuji harvest has begun in the west central region. Honeycrisp are mature, and red color development has greatly improved since last week. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
All apple varieties tested this week are moving toward maturity. The weather is looking good for color development. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 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 area apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Third apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 4, 2024
Published on September 4, 2024
Apple harvest moves into Honeycrisp. Cold-hardy wine grapes are at peak harvest. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2024
Published on September 4, 2024
Very warm weather over the past week and earlier in the season has been pushing along fruit ripening. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.