UPCOMING EVENT ...
APPLE REPORT ...
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report
The 2019 apple harvest is winding down in the Grand Rapids area
PHENOLIC PROFILE COMPARISON ...
Hand- versus machine-harvested apples
Machine-harvested apples offer cost-effective option for growers and cider makers
APPLE EXPECTATIONS ...
Mich. apple growers expect average-sized harvest
Industry announces harvest estimate of 25.25 million bushels in 2019
APPLE PRODUCTION ...
Multileader apple production systems
Pros and cons for Michigan’s apple industry
FIELD DAY ...
Field day will explore organic apple production
Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at Wills Family Orchard near Adel
APPLE HARVEST ...
Predicted 2019 apple harvest dates
The predicted apple harvest dates are roughly a week later than normal
TREE FRUIT UPDATE ...
West central Michigan tree fruit update
Apples are approaching the end of bloom; tart cherries are at petal fall
PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR ...
ReTain trial in Balaton tart, Regina sweet cherries
Improving fruit set with ReTain in light yielding cherry varieties
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...