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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022
Published on October 19, 2022
Apple harvest of late season is wrapping up in southwest Michigan. Growers are focusing on Braeburn, Rome, and Evercrisp. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 19, 2022
Published on October 19, 2022
Rain and cool weather moved in across the region this week. Idared are being harvested at many orchards. EverCrisp and Aztec Fuji may be ready to harvest depending on storage requirements. -
Egg Drop Syndrome ‘76
Published on October 18, 2022
The egg laying virus EDS ’76 was recently identified in the United States. This virus does not cause illness in humans and is not a threat to human health. -
Farm Business Record Keeping Series Launches Second Year
Published on October 18, 2022
Learning series will support Black, Indigenous, Latinx, New Immigrant and Persons of Color who farm in Michigan on keeping good financial records and understanding historical inequities in agriculture and financial systems. -
Maximize seed and chemical purchases while reducing costs
Published on October 17, 2022
Introducing new decision tools from MSU Extension. -
How will PFAS impact the Michigan cattle industry?
Published on October 14, 2022
Forever chemicals are a known contaminant throughout Michigan that has been found in beef. -
Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course
Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 12, 2022
Published on October 12, 2022
This week, cool temperatures continue. Harvest of mid- and late-season varieties is underway. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2022
Published on October 12, 2022
Varieties such as Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Mutsu are being harvested this week. Idared are moving closer to maturity. Evercrisp are still immature. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 12, 2022
Published on October 12, 2022
Red Delicious and Golden Delicious harvest is finishing up. A bin shortage is still hampering harvest. San Jose scale is showing up on fruit in a few orchards.