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Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 16, 2025
Published on September 16, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2025
Published on September 16, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly, with many Empire, Jonagolds and Golden Delicious fruits at or very near maturity. -
Save the date for the 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
Published on September 15, 2025
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 13-14, 2026, to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry. -
MSU Extension offering training on short-term rental policy options for local communities across the state
Published on September 15, 2025
Join MSU Extension at one of 10 trainings being offered this fall. -
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: place and picking the right spot
Published on September 12, 2025
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the 5 Ps of marketing. This article focusers on place and how selecting the location for your lemonade stand is a critical part of success. -
Eleven youth selected to represent Michigan at the 2025 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute
Published on September 12, 2025
Michigan youth will join leaders from around the world to share their solutions to food security and other grand global challenges this October. -
2025 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show sees stellar participation across four days of competition
Published on September 12, 2025
Almost 400 youth from around Michigan displayed their skills during the four day event. -
Mass Timber Applications in Bridges
Published on September 12, 2025
During this Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on mass timber applications in bridges featuring expert Dan Tingley, Executive Director and Senior Design Engineer for Wood Research & Development Ltd. -
Biosecurity considerations to protect your equine investment
Published on September 12, 2025
Simple biosecurity measures can help to reduce chances of infectious disease introduction to your horse or horse farm. -
Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?
Published on September 11, 2025
Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process.