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Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019
Published on September 25, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 25, 2019
Published on September 25, 2019
Jonathan and Jonagold are ready for harvest, and a few early strains of Golden Delicious on early sites are ready to be spot picked. Gala harvest has wrapped up at most farms, except those treated with ReTain. -
BQA session to be offered in Gaylord on September 26
Published on September 24, 2019
All beef producers are encouraged to become certified in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) an industry-developed program to ensure proper care and health of animals. -
Research and demonstration projects to be highlighted at cover crops and crop innovations field day
Published on September 23, 2019
There is still time to register for the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station field day on Sept. 27, 2019. -
Great Lakes Hop Working Group seeks grower input
Published on September 20, 2019
Hop researchers are seeking grower input to identify priorities. -
Predicting when Michigan soybean fields will reach physiological maturity
Published on September 19, 2019
A new tool called SoyWater can help predict when soybean fields will reach physiological maturity, or the R7 growth stage. -
Preparing winter wheat in the autumn for greater yield next summer
Published on September 19, 2019
Considering autumn fertilizer management now may strengthen winter wheat yield potential. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 18, 2019
Published on September 18, 2019
Apple harvest is beginning in earnest and Honeycrisp are showing up in markets. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 18, 2019
Published on September 18, 2019
McIntosh, Early Fuji and Jonathan are ready for harvest at most locations and will be picked in the next several days. Gala is moving slowly and has been passed by Honeycrisp on some farms. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 18, 2019
Published on September 18, 2019
Gala harvest is winding down and Honeycrisp harvest continues in southwest Michigan.