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On-demand 2020 Nursery Conference now available
Published on September 21, 2020
Nursery growers can now access the free, on-demand 2020 virtual nursery conference. Topics include water issues, oak wilt, liverwort control, biological control and boxwood blight. -
MSU Extension creates online programs and resources to reach Michiganders in their homes
Published on September 18, 2020
When Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order went into place in March, 2020, the 100+ year old organization Michigan State University Extension had to quickly re-envision the way it performed its mission. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Moving farm sales online: The wide-world of web-based platforms
Published on September 18, 2020
Webinars help farmers navigate online sales platforms. -
4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on September 18, 2020
Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Gala harvest is the major focus with Honeycrisp continuing to mature rapidly. Sunny days and mild evenings are good for flavor development. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Harvest is starting for several hybrid and vinifera grapes in southwest Michigan. Northwest Michigan grape harvest will start soon. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Apple harvest is in full swing. Gala harvest is nearly complete with Honeycrisp and McIntosh harvest continuing. More rains have finally come to the region over the last two weeks. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
This is a big week for Gala and Honeycrisp harvest in the Grand Rapids area. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 16, 2020
Published on September 16, 2020
Gala harvest is nearly complete. McIntosh harvest started last week and Honeycrisp harvest started this week. Early Fuji need more time to mature. Five apple varieties were tested for the first time this season.