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Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 16, 2026

Published on September 17, 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.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Jonathon, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and the remaining Honeycrisp are being harvested this week, while Empire and Jonagold are approaching maturity.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 11, 2026

Published on September 11, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 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.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Jonathon, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and the remaining Honeycrisp are being harvested this week, while Empire and Jonagold are approaching maturity.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 4, 2026
This will be the last vegetable crop report for the season. Thank you for reading and please reach out to your local MSU Extension vegetable educator if you ever need assistance.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 3, 2026

Published on September 3, 2026
Honeycrisp are being harvested this week.
Michigan Apple Cider Contest returns for 28th edition

Published on September 2, 2026
The Michigan Apple Cider Contest is open to commercial producers and takes place at the Great Lakes Expo on December 9, 2026.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 2, 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.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – August 26, 2026

Published on August 27, 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.