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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? -
Rose rosette disease: A death sentence for roses
Published on September 7, 2023
How rose rosette disease spreads unseen among roses. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Thanks to all our readers! This is the last report of the season. We hope harvest goes well! -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
It's time for harvest, and growers are looking forward to a bountiful yield. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting. -
Upcoming MSU Extension field day offered in Monroe County
Published on September 1, 2023
Enhance your knowledge of conservation agricultural practices with this exciting educational opportunity on September 13. -
A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 31, 2023
Published on August 31, 2023
Soybean and corn may be catching up from earlier-season hindered growth as we near peak grain accumulation in the most advanced fields. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2023
Published on August 31, 2023
Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the west central region. This week has brought cool nights and great weather for red color development.