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West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Final picks of Honeycrisp will be completed by the end of the week at most farms. Rome and Golden Delicious harvest is underway. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Red Delicious harvest is finishing up, with Fuji and Ida Red next in line. -
Repairing the season’s planting and harvest ruts
Published on October 9, 2019
Vegetables were “mudded in” across Michigan this spring. Fields now need special care to repair ruts and break up compaction. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Growers took advantage of this week’s sunny and dry weather, which was ideal for picking crews. -
What’s the difference between horse chestnuts and sweet chestnuts?
Published on October 9, 2019
Chestnuts are a delicious staple to many meals, but some types are toxic and shouldn’t be eaten. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Growers are harvesting Golden Delicious and eyeballing Red Delicious. Empire harvest is mostly wrapped up. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Most grapes are harvested in southwest Michigan and wine grape harvest is underway in northwest Michigan. Weather delays have been altering harvest windows and we are noticing benefits in reflective strips in vineyards. -
Corn struggling to mature in southwest Michigan
Published on October 7, 2019
Delayed planting, tar spot, drought and a colder than normal August have corn struggling to mature in southwest Michigan. -
Vole management for Michigan crop producers
Published on October 7, 2019
Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots.