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Lenticel damage and other spots in Honeycrisp and other varieties are becoming increasingly problematic
Published on September 22, 2021
There are numerous factors that contribute to lenticel damage and other spots, and research to explain them is ongoing. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 22, 2021
Published on September 22, 2021
Niagara juice grape harvest is underway in southwest Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 22, 2021
Published on September 22, 2021
This is the fourth weekly apple maturity report for the southwest Michigan region. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 22, 2021
Published on September 22, 2021
This is the seventh apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids, Michigan, region. -
Planning for irrigation expansion starts now
Published on September 20, 2021
High commodity prices and short stints of drought have many producers thinking about expanding irrigation. -
Protecting the health and safety of Michigan’s agriculture and floriculture industries
Published on September 17, 2021
Michigan State University Extension develops processes to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s Agriculture and Floriculture workforce. -
Q&A with ABM Major Maddie Cary
Published on September 16, 2021
After an eye-opening summer internship and an exciting opportunity with the Michigan Agriculture Council, sophomore Maddie Cary is discovering new passions in the field of agribusiness management. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 15, 2021
Published on September 16, 2021
Sugar levels are increasing in wine and juice grapes, but acid levels are still high. -
Recommendations for harvesting lodged soybeans
Published on September 16, 2021
Specific recommendations for reducing losses and improving efficiency when harvesting lodged soybeans. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 16, 2021
Published on September 16, 2021
Warm and dry conditions continue to aid in grain dry-down and push later planted fields toward maturity. Corn and soybean harvest has begun in early planted and early maturity fields.