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Managing cucumber beetles and squash bugs at the same time

Published on June 24, 2026
Cucumber beetles and squash bugs often appear at the same time, but they do not respond equally to insecticides. Understanding your options can help improve control, reduce costs, and avoid unnecessary sprays.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 24, 2026

Published on June 24, 2026
Early vegetable harvest underway, rainy and stormy conditions increase disease and insect risks.
EPA seeks public comment on draft fungicide strategy to protect endangered species

Published on June 24, 2026
The 60-day public comment period ends on June 29, 2026.
Making high residue work in regenerative farming: How to reduce risks and protect yield

Published on June 23, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity, they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 23, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Resumen de las escrituras Lady Bird (escritura de usufructo vitalicio mejorada) en Michigan

Published on June 18, 2026
Explorar el uso de escrituras Lady Bird para su bienes raíces.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 18, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 17, 2026

Published on June 18, 2026
As the official start of summer approaches, vegetable growers are still planting some crops and tending to others.
Diagnosing mite problems in tomatoes

Published on June 17, 2026
Learn how to distinguish tomato russet mite, broad mite and twospotted spider mite damage using key field symptoms, scouting techniques and management considerations.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards