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Michigan Moths: Highlights from the A.J. Cook Collection
Published on July 20, 2026
MSU Entomology highlights a few fascinating moths from Michigan’s A.J. Cook Collection in celebration of National Moth Week. -
Summer travel and measles: What Michigan families need to know
Published on July 17, 2026
As you make your summer travel plans, be sure to check your immunization status before heading out. -
Music as a tool for emotional and physical well-being
Published on July 17, 2026
How music supports emotional wellness and stress reduction. -
Understanding stress and ways to manage It
Published on July 17, 2026
Stress is normal and unavoidable. Learn simple ways to manage daily stressors. -
Michigan hop crop report – July 16, 2026
Published on July 17, 2026
Ensure plant water demand is met during this time of elevated evapotranspiration. -
Michigan hop pest report – July 16, 2026
Published on July 17, 2026
Hopyards are in a critical disease control period as cones form. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2026
Published on July 17, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. -
2025 Farm Bill Program payment estimates available
Published on July 17, 2026
Does PLC or ARC-CO offer more support in your county? -
The Gardener’s Detective: Meet MSU Extension Educator David Lowenstein
Published on July 17, 2026
From diagnosing garden mysteries and identifying insects to preserving Mackinac Island's historic lilacs and sharing gardening advice, David Lowenstein is on the case to helping Michiganders find practical, science-based solutions. -
Premiums for beef-dairy cross calves shrinking in percentage terms
Published on July 17, 2026
While premiums for beef-dairy cross calves versus dairy bull calves have increased in dollar terms over the past six years, they have decreased in percentage terms. -
MSU scientist Jason Rowntree recognized for sustainable agriculture research, leadership
Published on July 16, 2026
Rowntree was presented the award July 14 at the NCR-SARE Administrative Council summer meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 15, 2026
Published on July 16, 2026
Another heat wave is upon us. Be safe and alert while working out in the fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 16, 2026
Published on July 16, 2026
Soybeans are flowering and entering early pod formation. Tasseling started in corn, and seed corn detasseling began in earnest. -
Stepping Stones: Accelerator spaces create economic growth opportunities for packaged food makers
Published on July 16, 2026
Get to know Julius Buzzard, Executive Director of Growing Hope. Learn how Julius and his team are creating an opportunity for food manufacturing in Ypsilanti. -
MSU Enviroweather tools available to help Michigan potato growers assess late blight risk and volunteer survival
Published on July 16, 2026
Late blight tools previously hosted by the MSU potato pathology program have been upgraded and adapted, and are now available through MSU Enviroweather. -
No pipe, no trench—do mole drains work?
Published on July 16, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 23 with guest speaker Ehsan Ghane, associate professor and drainage specialist in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at MSU. -
Japanese beetle control for fruit orchards and vineyards
Published on July 15, 2026
Fruit growers have several strategies to manage Japanese beetle, with Perimeter sprays showing promise in recent trials. -
Sugarbeet production in Strip Tillage Systems Field Day
Published on July 15, 2026
Join MSU Extension, Michigan Sugar Company and the Nature Conservancy for live equipment demonstrations and a free lunch on Wednesday, July 22. -
MSU Extension welcomes new IPM educator to west Michigan Fruit Ridge
Published on July 15, 2026
Martín Brubaker, M.Sc., started working as an MSU Extension educator in June 2026. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 14, 2026
Published on July 15, 2026
Blueberry and raspberry harvest continues while peach harvest is starting.