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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.
Cracked solar panel raises questions, but what does the science say?

Published on September 10, 2026
Fact sheet examines how modern solar panels are built and why studies show damaged panels pose little risk to soil and groundwater.
Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare

Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 8, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Main apple harvest season is under way as well as hybrid wine grape harvest.
Mycotoxins in feed Part 3: Mitigation from field to feeder

Published on September 10, 2026
Inspired by a very wet Michigan spring, this series provides a refresher on mycotoxins, their effects and mitigation in pig production.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Harvest continues on Galas on Honeycrisp.
Beyond cold hardiness: Managing fruit quality and harvest maturity of hybrid wine grapes in Michigan

Published on September 9, 2026
Producing high-quality wine from cold-hardy interspecific hybrid grapes requires understanding their fruit chemistry and ripening patterns, which can differ substantially from those of traditional Vitis vinifera cultivars.
Dig in! MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Flint in 2027

Published on September 9, 2026
Aspiring farmers can apply now to gain hands-on experience, visit more than 20 farms and build a farm plan through learning sites in Flint, Detroit, East Lansing and Grand Rapids.