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Crop insurance for fruit growers: Update for the 2025 crop year

Published on October 30, 2024
There have been a number of recent updates to the crop insurance policies available to Michigan fruit farmers.
Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application

Published on October 23, 2024
Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards.
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

Published on October 23, 2024
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.
Explaining new blueberry Option Units by season, Enhanced Coverage Option and Enterprise Units for apples and cherries

Published on October 18, 2024
Videos are available that explain important details and items to consider for 2025 crop insurance decisions for apples, cherries and blueberries.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 14, 2024

Published on October 14, 2024
Last week of apple maturity reports.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 11, 2024
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

Published on October 11, 2024
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 – October 9, 2024

Published on October 9, 2024
Apple harvest is wrapping up in the Grand Rapids area.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

Published on October 9, 2024
Aztec Fuji and EverCrisp are being harvested at some sites this week in the West Central region.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 4, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.