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West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 20, 2023

Published on September 20, 2023
Growers are continuing to pick Gala and Honeycrisp this week. Jonagold is ready.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Registration is now open for the Real Christmas Tree Board Research Update webinar series

Published on September 14, 2023
Christmas tree experts will discuss current research projects funded by the Real Christmas Tree Board. Topics will cover effective communication with the public, pest management and genetic improvement of trees.
Garden health evaluation – Part 1

Published on September 14, 2023
Assess and record your gardening practices now for greater future success.
Planning for effective fall weed control

Published on September 14, 2023
Join the final Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series event of the season on September 21 as Christy Sprague discusses fall weed control challenges and options.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 14, 2023

Published on September 14, 2023
Advanced corn and soybean fields are reaching physiological maturity this week. Knowing the potential in-field dry down rates will help farmers better plan for harvest timing and bin drying strategies.
Spotted Mediterranean cockroaches

Published on September 14, 2023
These harmless insects would rather be visiting flowers than be on our kitchen counters.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023

Published on September 13, 2023
Growers began picking early Gala varieties this week. Honeycrisp is rapidly maturing, and Empire is still immature.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2023

Published on September 7, 2023
Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping up in the west central region. McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 7, 2023

Published on September 7, 2023
Corn and soybean crops that are more advanced are nearing the finish line to physiological maturity—will later plantings and longer-season maturity groups follow close behind or bump up against a killing frost this fall?