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Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Much-needed rain expected this weekend!
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon and blueberry bloom is still going.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Cherry and apple bloom is over, and the cherries that are coming are sizing. Growers are thinning apples with the warm conditions in the forecast.
Shifting patterns of aster yellows risk across two growing seasons in Michigan

Published on June 3, 2026
Recent observations from 2024 and 2025 show that aster leafhopper infectivity is highly dynamic.
Mycotoxins in feed Part 1: A quick guide for pig producers

Published on June 3, 2026
Inspired by a very wet Michigan spring, this series provides a refresher on mycotoxins, their effects and mitigation in pig production.
MSU IAT Forest Technology Student Leann Shope Awarded 2026 Warren Suchovsky Scholarship

Published on June 3, 2026
IAT Forest Technology student, Leann Shope, has been named a 2026 Warren Suchovsky Scholarship recipient.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 3, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. Use these timely insights to guide informed, proactive vineyard management decisions and optimize vine health and productivity.
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program returns in 2026 with six regional cohorts

Published on June 2, 2026
Join one of six learning cohorts for eight weeks of hybrid learning, field experiences and hands-on stewardship grounded in 20 years of community impact.
Michigan’s annual wheat field day returns June 16

Published on June 2, 2026
The Michigan Wheat Program’s annual summer field day will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.
Connected by the clover: The launch of Michigan 4-H Alumni and Friends

Published on June 2, 2026
Michigan 4 H Alumni and Friends is your invitation to reconnect, give back and support today’s youth across the state.