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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 14, 2022

Published on September 14, 2022
The region received rainfall this week, and this water will help improve size of apples. Growers are eager to begin harvest of standard varieties.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 14, 2022

Published on September 14, 2022
September is a key month for Michigan grape growers and it is the time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters. Sour rot and botrytis are being reported around the state.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 14, 2022

Published on September 14, 2022
Harvest is underway for Honeycrisp, Gala, and McIntosh this week.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 8, 2022

Published on September 12, 2022
Premiere Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping in the West Central region. Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers in the region.
Start planning your nutrient needs now

Published on September 12, 2022
Fertilizer Planning Resources Available from MSU Extension.
Comprehensive Honeycrisp harvest and storage recommendations

Published on September 12, 2022
Honeycrisp storage options are many and successful storage, especially for long-term, depends on efforts in the field as well as postharvest. Here we discuss those options, focusing on successful storage 'recipes' for Honeycrisp with various options.
Programs on raising sheep in Michigan

Published on September 12, 2022
Sharpen your knowledge and skills on raising sheep profitably and sustainably through a meeting and on-farm workshop.
2022 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on September 10, 2022
Each year new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Landmark Africa Agriculture Status Report development led by CANR professors

Published on September 8, 2022
Robert Richardson and Thom Jayne of CANR led creation of major report calling for acceleration of African food systems transformation.
Alternative planting strategies for maximizing yield potential in winter wheat

Published on September 8, 2022
Farmers are looking for ways to accelerate planting of winter wheat to reduce weather-related planting delays. Meanwhile, a transition to precision planting in narrow rows may improve yields.