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Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 25, 2026
Published on August 26, 2026
Harvest of Premier Honeycrisps and peaches continue. -
MSU Extension and Monroe Conservation District to host Tillage and Soil Health Field Day on September 9
Published on August 26, 2026
This field day will feature a tillage equipment demonstration to see strip tillage, vertical tillage and a high-speed disc in action. -
Alternatives to newly restricted invasive plant species
Published on August 26, 2026
Michigan added six species to its invasive species list and MDARD has developed an alternative species list. -
Navigating temperature and timing challenges in garden mum production
Published on August 26, 2026
From premature budding to delayed flowering, find out how temperature extremes can impact fall garden chrysanthemum production and what growers can do to produce high-quality crops on schedule. -
New pesticide decision website for apple and peach growers
Published on August 26, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website now contains decision making tools for peach and apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 26, 2026
Published on August 26, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. -
Pain in the Grass: ID tool for weedy grasses
Published on August 26, 2026
Identifying problem grasses in your lawn is the first step to successful management! -
Employee training: A simple tool for improving milk quality
Published on August 26, 2026
Understanding the why behind milking practices improves protocol adherence and milk quality. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 26, 2026
Published on August 26, 2026
Premier Honeycrisp, McIntosh and Minneiska apple varieties are being harvested this week in the west central region. -
FCCP Launches New Section of Landowner Resource Hub, “Land Management”
Published on August 25, 2026
The new land management resource page will connect landowners to University and State resources to improve familiarity with forest planning. -
SPDC Welcomes New Teaching Specialist
Published on August 24, 2026
The School of Planning, Design and Construction welcomes new teaching specialist, Andrea Polverento, to the Urban & Regional Planning program. -
When Markets Tremble: What Financial Instability Can Tell Us About the Economy
Published on August 24, 2026
This article explores the role of financial markets on the economy. It discusses the current economy and attempts to anticipate how current forces on financial markets may be realized on the economy. -
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that travel off the farm
Published on August 24, 2026
Animals that travel to county fairs and other exhibitions that will return home pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals who stay home. -
MSU scientists developing tools that help farmers improve irrigation, energy efficiency
Published on August 24, 2026
Research is showing how Michigan growers can save money, improve crops and protect valuable water resources. -
‘I Have No Fogging Clue!’ Registration is open for MSU Extension’s workshop on using ULV applications and biorationals in the greenhouse
Published on August 24, 2026
Discover practical strategies for using foggers, ultra-low volume equipment and biorational products more effectively in commercial greenhouse production. -
Registration now open for MSU Fall Christmas Tree Webinar on September 17
Published on August 24, 2026
Learn what Christmas tree customers value, best methods of marketing, and what growers could implement to increase demand. -
MSU hosts ‘Landscape Olympics’, placing fifth among 54 teams
Published on August 24, 2026
MSU hosted the 50th anniversary of the National Collegiate Landscape Competition in March, bringing 54 student teams from the U.S. and Canada together for workshops, a national career fair and more. -
Advancing MSU’s One Health Initiative by Creating Healthy Built Environments at SPDC
Published on August 21, 2026
SPDC faculty and students are advancing research, education, and practice that improve health and well-being in line with MSU’s One Health Initiative through planning, design, and construction. -
Exploring irrigation investments: Feasibility and economics with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast
Published on August 21, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues August 27 with Lyndon Kelley discussing the economics of irrigation investments and key considerations for producers evaluating irrigation expansion. -
Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program
Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.