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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.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 23, 2022

Published on August 23, 2022
Blueberry harvest is coming to an end. Apple and grape harvests are beginning.
First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan

Published on August 18, 2022
A new insect brings new problems.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 17, 2022

Published on August 17, 2022
Abundant rainfall slows some pests and enhances others.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 17, 2022

Published on August 17, 2022
Early varieties are nearing maturity in the Grand Rapids area.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 17, 2022

Published on August 17, 2022
Grapes are entering veraison. Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs are being caught in traps.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 17, 2022

Published on August 17, 2022
Veraison is around corner in northwest Michigan. Harvest is coming!
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 10, 2022

Published on August 10, 2022
Early varieties are beginning to show signs of maturity in the Grand Rapids area.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 10, 2022

Published on August 10, 2022
Veraison is here. Harvest is coming!
West central Michigan tree fruit update – August 9, 2022

Published on August 9, 2022
The weekend brought heavy rains across the region. Cherry harvest has wrapped up. Peach harvest is underway for early varieties.