Apples
Governor Snyder declares October as Michigan Apple Month
Governor Rick Snyder has again declared October as Michigan Apple Month. With more than 11.3 million apple trees in commercial production, covering 35,500 acres on 825 family-run farms in Michigan, apples are the largest fruit... more »
Crunch Time Apple Growers makes plans for SnapDragon, RubyFrost
This year’s harvests of the new SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples are underway with crops expected to be the biggest ever. Behind these two apple varieties is Crunch Time Apple Growers, ready with trade and consumer... more »
NWMHRC receives new Blosi platform
The Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center (NWMHRC) recently received their newest piece of equipment thanks to funds provided by the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission. The NWMHRC staff had the opportunity to test three orchard platforms... more »
BMSB trap catches increased heavily in east Michigan
We have seen a strong trap catch of adult brown marmorated stink bugs in traps checked Sunday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 27, in half of the 10 Michigan State University Extension trapping sites scattered over... more »
Northern New York precision apple project results released
The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has posted the results of recent precision apple orchard management research evaluating the impact of applying precise orchard management practices to improve the yield, fruit size and... more »
Fall to-do list between harvesting apple varieties
While everyone feels very busy this time of year in apple orchards and the crop potential is huge, there might occasionally be a few open days between harvesting varieties as you wait for fruit maturity.... more »
Cornell research points to better hard cider
Consumer interest in hard cider in North America has blossomed in the past five years, and apple growers are racing to catch up. Cornell research is revealing ways in which apples grown with specific orchard... more »
Michigan Apple Queen to throw first pitch at Detroit Tigers game
On Sept. 27, Michigan Apple Queen Sara Reisinger will throw the first pitch at Comerica Park. The game is set to begin at 7:10 p.m. and the Tigers will be playing against the Cleveland Indians.... more »
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