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Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course returns in January 2027

Published on September 28, 2026
The course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and become effective stewards of Michigan's inland lakes.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 22, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Apple harvest is ramping up in northwest Michigan. Growers are harvesting McIntosh for processing, and Honeycrisp harvest is underway.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 22, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Main apple harvest season is underway while we wait on fall weather to arrive.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Golden Delicious and Jonagold are mature this week. Cooler temperatures this week should drive more color development, but it’s important to harvest at the right maturity.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Jonagold and Empire are being harvested as cool, fall weather settles in this week.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 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.
After the last cluster: Postharvest vineyard management for Michigan growers

Published on September 22, 2026
What happens after harvest can determine how the vineyard performs next year.
2026 Farm Bill Commodity Program Decisions: What Fits Your Farm?

Published on September 21, 2026
MSU Extension hosts a webinar to help you choose which Farm Bill commodity program best fits your farm.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 16, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Harvest continues on Galas and Honeycrisp, with more varieties ready.