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Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 7, 2026

Published on October 8, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
USDA awards more than $16.2M for MSU greenhouse renovations

Published on October 8, 2026
The upgrade efforts, which will help researchers advance solutions to some of agriculture's toughest challenges, will also receive matching funds from MSU that create $32.5M in new support.
Q&A on the 2026 Michigan Apple Crunch with MSU Extension Educator, Kelly McClelland Horton

Published on October 8, 2026
The Michigan Apple Crunch is hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Farm to Institution Network to promote National Farm to School Month and celebrate Michigan-grown apples. Learn more and register your crunch!
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2026

Published on October 7, 2026
Red color and brix improved this week in the west central region. Fall has settled in, and red color development and sugars are very good for late season varieties.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2026

Published on October 7, 2026
Sunny weather provides a favorable harvest window as apple harvest winds down across southwest Michigan.
New pesticide decision website for apple, peach and cherry growers

Published on October 2, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website now contains decision making tools for apple, peach, tart cherry and sweet cherry growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.
Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers

Published on October 1, 2026
A statewide agricultural water use needs assessment provides insight into irrigation practices, water management challenges and the resources needed to make informed water-use decisions.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 30, 2026

Published on October 1, 2026
Red color and brix improved this week in the west central region.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 30, 2026

Published on October 1, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 30, 2026

Published on September 30, 2026
Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Ambrosias are being harvested. Fuji and Evercrisp are nearing maturity.