News

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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 5, 2026

Published on August 6, 2026
Warm, dry weather continues as summer harvest expands.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 6, 2026

Published on August 6, 2026
Most soybeans and corn are moving into seed fill stages.
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.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 4, 2026

Published on August 5, 2026
Red Haven harvest is starting, and brown marmorated stink bugs are emerging.
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 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.