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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
Apple harvest is winding up quickly in the Grand Rapids area. -
Tips for late planted wheat
Published on October 20, 2020
Planting wheat in late October or early November? Make sure to follow these tips. -
Recycling used produce containers
Published on October 19, 2020
Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk. -
The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation
Published on October 15, 2020
What does disease management have to do with pollinators? -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Late season apples such as Braeburn, Fuji and Evercrisp remain to be picked. U-pick and farm market sales have been brisk partly due to poorer crops in neighboring Indiana. -
Is the market telling you to sell or store your grain?
Published on October 14, 2020
Are you in a position to take advantage of potential marketing opportunities? -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple harvest is winding down, but later varieties, many for the processing market, are being picked at this time. -
Is available grain storage a concern on your farm?
Published on October 14, 2020
Availability of storage may be a limiting factor for those farms expecting average to above average yields. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Red Delicious, Fuji, Northern Spy and Rome harvest are well along. Some Idared, Crispin and Cameo blocks are mature. Demand for fresh apples and sweet cider remains very strong at farm markets. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020
Published on October 14, 2020
Apple quality remains high as the peak of harvest passes.