Extension

Philip Schwallier

Articles:

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2015

  September 9, 2015 | Apple maturity seems to be varied for early season varieties.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015

  September 2, 2015 | In the Grand Rapids area, apple maturity seems to be running just about right in line with our predicted harvest dates.

• Predicted 2015 apple harvest dates

  July 15, 2015 | The 2015 predicted apple harvest dates are roughly a few days behind normal and a few days ahead of last year.

• Three options on how to defruit young apple trees

  June 2, 2015 | Remove fruit that negatively affect apple tree growth by using one of these options recommended by Michigan State University Extension.

• Applying Apogee to apples in 2015

  May 12, 2015 | Apple growers should protect valuable blocks with an increased seasonal rate.

• Use Precision Cropload Management tools to target apple crop load

  April 21, 2015 | Try these tools to take the worry out of apple thinning.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 22, 2014

  October 22, 2014 | The end of the 2014 apple harvest is in sight.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 10, 2014

  October 13, 2014 | Cooler weather has resulted in outstanding apple quality.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 24, 2014

  September 24, 2014 | Apple maturity continues to be slower than expected this fall.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 10, 2014

  September 10, 2014 | Gala apple harvest should begin on the Ridge this week.