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Meet the 2026 Entomology Research & Outreach Fellows

Published on August 7, 2026
Meet the students who spent the summer contributing to cutting-edge entomology research while building skills that will shape their future careers.
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day to be held in Eaton County on September 15

Published on August 6, 2026
Soybean farmers looking to learn about getting their equipment ready for harvest and how to avoid header losses are invited to attend this annual event.
Strawberry root weevils: An uninvited late season guest that shouldn’t alarm you

Published on August 6, 2026
Strawberry root weevils are an outdoor insect looking for a safe space.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 6, 2026

Published on August 6, 2026
Most soybeans and corn are moving into seed fill stages.
New Study Shows Urban Growers Rely on Accessible Educational Resources to Adopt Pollinator-Friendly Farming Practices

Published on August 6, 2026
A recent study found that urban farmers are more likely to implement pollinator management practices when educational and farming support resources are accessible and in preferred formats.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 5, 2026

Published on August 6, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 4, 2026

Published on August 5, 2026
Red Haven harvest is starting, and brown marmorated stink bugs are emerging.
As renewable energy projects expand, MSU Extension offers research-based training for local leaders

Published on August 5, 2026
Choose from seven workshop locations this fall to learn about renewable energy siting, regulation and development.
Time well-spent for seed treatment education

Published on August 5, 2026
Register today for in-person or virtual seed treatment education opportunities coming up in August and September. RUP and CCA credits requested.
Summer patch and necrotic ring spot damaging lawns

Published on August 5, 2026
Summer patch and necrotic ring spot attack Kentucky bluegrass lawns and can occur under similar weather conditions in Michigan.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues August 13 with field crop nematode management strategies

Published on August 5, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with MSU Extension field crop nematologist Marisol Quintanilla discussing management strategies for nematode species problematic in Michigan row crops.
Michigan voters approve all 11 MSU Extension county millages

Published on August 5, 2026
The results underscore the value Michiganders place on the trusted, local expertise and programs that MSU Extension provides.
Smart trap study points to more precise codling moth management

Published on August 5, 2026
Researchers found that automated camera traps detected codling moth activity earlier than conventional monitoring, offering a more precise way to track pest movement in apple orchards.
Michigan chestnut crop report – July 30, 2026

Published on August 4, 2026
Continue to scout carefully and prepare for tissue testing as terminal growth slows.
Michigan hop pest report – July 30, 2026

Published on August 4, 2026
Hopyards remain in a critical disease control period as cones form.
Zoning decisions travel with the land and are not temporary

Published on August 4, 2026
Why permits, variances, and other zoning administrative decisions typically remain in effect and transfer to future property owners.
Summer bus tour showcases the future of fruit production

Published on August 4, 2026
See the latest orchard technology in action during an Aug. 27 bus tour in northwest Michigan, featuring demonstrations of autonomous and smart sprayers, platforms, electric weeders, drones and more.
Your planning commission prepares an annual report, but what about a work program?

Published on August 4, 2026
Since 2008, an annual report has been required of all planning commissions in Michigan, but it is the work program that sets the agenda for next year’s planning commission initiatives in tandem with the annual budget request.
The Vineyard is the story: Michigan wine and the discipline of maturity

Published on August 3, 2026
A science-based framework for building Michigan wine identity through site suitability, cultivar discipline, vineyard data and regional technical culture.
Making every cluster count: Crop adjustment for Michigan wine grapes

Published on August 3, 2026
Cluster thinning for reliable ripening in Michigan vineyards.