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New Project GREEEN Funding Supports Incoming Graduate Student Chante Hardaway
Published on June 6, 2026
Joining the Lisa Tiemann Lab this year, Hardaway will begin research focused on advancing agricultural sustainability -
Free resource available to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business
Published on June 5, 2026
This fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free. -
Don't trust the calendar: Why trapping matters during unusual weather
Published on June 5, 2026
With highly variable spring weather and cool nights, pest activity is not following predictable patterns, underscoring the importance of scouting. -
Michigan hop crop report – June 4, 2026
Published on June 5, 2026
Warm and dry weather equals optimum growing conditions for hops. -
Making customer connections in soil health with the Soil Health Service Provider Directory
Published on June 4, 2026
Formerly the Cover Crop Service Provider Directory, this expanded directory makes it easier for farmers in Michigan to access soil health services. -
Upcoming MSU events to bolster the sustainability of your farm
Published on June 4, 2026
Field days and workshops highlight research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm. -
Wheat Watchers Week of June 1, 2026
Published on June 4, 2026
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Bringing in a community context for regenerative agriculture: Connecting farms and lakes
Published on June 4, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity—and strengthen farmer and community well-being—they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 4, 2026
Published on June 4, 2026
Sporadic potato flowering began. Great progress was made on planting and field work. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 3, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
Picture-perfect conditions for crop establishment. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
Much-needed rain expected this weekend! -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon and blueberry bloom is still going. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
Cherry and apple bloom is over, and the cherries that are coming are sizing. Growers are thinning apples with the warm conditions in the forecast. -
Shifting patterns of aster yellows risk across two growing seasons in Michigan
Published on June 3, 2026
Recent observations from 2024 and 2025 show that aster leafhopper infectivity is highly dynamic. -
Mycotoxins in feed Part 1: A quick guide for pig producers
Published on June 3, 2026
Inspired by a very wet Michigan spring, this series provides a refresher on mycotoxins, their effects and mitigation in pig production. -
MSU IAT Forest Technology Student Leann Shope Awarded 2026 Warren Suchovsky Scholarship
Published on June 3, 2026
IAT Forest Technology student, Leann Shope, has been named a 2026 Warren Suchovsky Scholarship recipient. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 3, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. Use these timely insights to guide informed, proactive vineyard management decisions and optimize vine health and productivity. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program returns in 2026 with six regional cohorts
Published on June 2, 2026
Join one of six learning cohorts for eight weeks of hybrid learning, field experiences and hands-on stewardship grounded in 20 years of community impact. -
Michigan’s annual wheat field day returns June 16
Published on June 2, 2026
The Michigan Wheat Program’s annual summer field day will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center. -
Connected by the clover: The launch of Michigan 4-H Alumni and Friends
Published on June 2, 2026
Michigan 4 H Alumni and Friends is your invitation to reconnect, give back and support today’s youth across the state.