News
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Cultural management strategies to reduce orchard suitability for spotted wing Drosophila
Published on September 28, 2018
Summary of 2018 research investigating cultural management strategies to reduce SWD in tart cherry orchards. This work was made possible thanks to funds from the Michigan Cherry Committee. -
Estimating corn yield potential
Published on September 27, 2018
Estimating corn yield potential can help you make important decisions prior to harvesting. -
Assessing your alfalfa stand
Published on September 26, 2018
A simple stem counting technique can give you a good idea about your alfalfa stand’s yield potential. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
The typical order of apple variety harvest is very different this season, with maturity of several varieties jumping ahead of others. Jonagold, Jonathan, Golden Delicious and some early Red Delicious strains are ready for harvest. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Red Delicious, Rome and Winesap. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
Sunny days and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping to increase sugar content and red blush of area apples. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
Honeycrisp harvest is moving along quickly, and some growers are finishing this variety. McIntosh and Galas are next on the list for harvest. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 26, 2018
Published on September 26, 2018
We are approaching the halfway mark for the harvest season. -
Late-season warmth helps with corn maturity
Published on September 25, 2018
September’s warm temperatures helped late planted corn in southwest Michigan to mature. -
Evaluate corn stalk strength prior to harvest
Published on September 25, 2018
Knowing stalk strength can help prioritize fields that should be harvested first.