Sample News
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East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Gala are maturing quickly in this hot summer, with McIntosh being a few days behind. Fruit size has taken on a good swell from recent rains. -
Final Field Crops Virtual Breakfast for the season to focus on industrial hemp production
Published on September 2, 2020
Join us for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 10 with MSU agronomist Kurt Thelen to discuss industrial hemp research and production. -
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common. -
Apple fruit maturity for early varieties in 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Harvest the best looking fruit from early varieties in the next few days and delay additional harvest for a week or two. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Apples are sizing up nicely, and the predicted weather conditions look favorable for improving color. -
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Most apples are sizing nicely, but starch index readings suggest maturity is still a way off. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
With harvest approaching, keep clusters protected from insects and rots. Watch your preharvest intervals. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Gala maturity is advancing rapidly. Recent rains are helping fruit to size. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020
Published on September 2, 2020
Early apple variety harvest is finishing up with early Gala harvest on tap for next week.