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Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 25, 2026

Published on August 26, 2026
Harvest of Premier Honeycrisps and peaches continue.
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.
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!
‘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.
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.
Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing

Published on August 20, 2026
Fast Fonz Facts outlining a new insect discovery and earworm trapping.
Turf update: Brown patch is active

Published on August 20, 2026
Brown patch has been observed across different turf systems this summer.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 19, 2026

Published on August 20, 2026
Disease pressure is increasing in some crops. Whitefly and spider mites pressure remains high while corn earworm pressure was also high in west-central locations.