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Michigan grape scouting report – September 11, 2026

Published on September 11, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare

Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 8, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Main apple harvest season is under way as well as hybrid wine grape harvest.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Harvest continues on Galas on Honeycrisp.
Beyond cold hardiness: Managing fruit quality and harvest maturity of hybrid wine grapes in Michigan

Published on September 9, 2026
Producing high-quality wine from cold-hardy interspecific hybrid grapes requires understanding their fruit chemistry and ripening patterns, which can differ substantially from those of traditional Vitis vinifera cultivars.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Gala and Honeycrisp are mature this week, and Gala harvest has begun at some orchards. Jonagold are mature at some sites and could be harvested for long-term storage.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Growers are harvesting Premier Honeycrisp and Minnieska apples. Days have been sunny with cooler nights, so color should be improving.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Jonathon, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and the remaining Honeycrisp are being harvested this week, while Empire and Jonagold are approaching maturity.