News
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New MSU Extension forage and livestock educator in the eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on September 21, 2022
Michelle Sweeten has a strong agricultural background and personal farming experience. -
West central apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
Gala and Honeycrisp are being harvested this week in the West central region. Jonagold and Empire are moving closer to maturity. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 21, 2022
Published on September 21, 2022
Report #3. Apples are maturing and coloring up nicely and growers are eager to get into orchards. Firmness held from last week to this week. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing
Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site. -
Fall weed control options for Christmas tree farms
Published on September 15, 2022
What makes for a good fall weed control program? Considerations for fall herbicides in Christmas trees. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update - September 15, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
Corn and soybean harvest estimates range from below-average to slightly above-average as crops near physiological maturity. Rainfall over the past month has been well below normal for most areas throughout the region. -
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 14, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
Late blight reported in three additional commercial potato fields in Montcalm County, Michigan. -
West central apple maturity report – September 14, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
McIntosh have been harvested in many locations. Gala have been harvested this week at some locations, and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting soon for some growers. Jonagold and Empire are still immature. -
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. -
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.