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Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – September 6, 2022
Published on September 6, 2022
Easing into harvest this week for Gala and Honeycrisp in many locations. -
West central apple maturity report – September 2, 2022
Published on September 6, 2022
Early apple varieties have been harvested, and Premiere Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is underway in the West Central region. -
Planting the 2023 Wheat Crop
Published on September 6, 2022
Much of wheat’s yield potential is determined at planting. To attain top yields, timely planting coupled with appropriate seeding practices can be critical for ensuring an even and uniform stand. -
USDA releases 2022 farmland cash rent values
Published on September 1, 2022
The "USDA Farmland Cash Rent Report" is a listing of the county rental rates dating from 2011-2022. The information was obtained from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and is based on their survey results from producers. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update - September 1, 2022
Published on September 1, 2022
With no rainfall in the forecast and above-normal temperatures for the coming week, grain fill could be weakened in most parts of the region. The good news: these dry conditions will also keep disease severity low, hopefully until yield has been set. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2022
Published on August 31, 2022
Apples being harvested this week include Jonathan for processing and McIntosh, and finishing up early season Honeycrisp strains. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 31, 2022
Published on August 31, 2022
With classes starting up again and many of our vegetable specialists involved with that, this is the last big weekly report of the season. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – August 31, 2022
Published on August 31, 2022
Many McIntosh and Honeycrisp sites are showing increasing signs of maturity this week. First pick likely to begin as early as next week, slightly ahead of predicted harvest date. Galas still a bit immature. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 31, 2022
Published on August 31, 2022
Time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022
Published on August 30, 2022
This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests.