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Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026

Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

Published on October 2, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

Published on October 1, 2025
While we’re in a warm stretch of weather for fall, hot days and cool nights have led to excellent coloring weather and sugar levels in apples.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

Published on October 1, 2025
Golden Delicious, Empire and Ambrosia are being harvested. Red Delicious, Fuji and Idared are still immature.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 1, 2025

Published on October 1, 2025
Growers are in full blown harvest for Honeycrisp and Gala. This warm weather has been pleasant for harvest, and pickers are busy balancing harvest in blocks where all varieties are maturing at a similar time.