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Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 4, 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.
MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 3, 2025
Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.
Northwest area apple maturity report – September 3, 2025

Published on September 3, 2025
Premier Honeycrisp harvest has begun in the region. Color is improving with the cooler nights.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 3, 2025

Published on September 3, 2025
Many Macintosh, Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are at or near maturity and beginning harvest.
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2026

Published on September 3, 2025
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Michigan horse health alert

Published on September 3, 2025
MDARD confirms first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2025 in a Benzie County horse.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 3, 2025

Published on September 3, 2025
McIntosh and Gala are being harvested, and wine grape harvest continues.
The Defining Principles of a Modern Charrette: As Defined by The National Charrette Institute

Published on September 2, 2025
The National Charrette Institute explores the history, development and definition of a modern charrette.
Mid-Michigan Agronomy Event Brings Together Experts, Growers, and Policy Leaders

Published on September 2, 2025
Despite a rainy start, spirits were high at the Saginaw Valley Research Center as nearly 150 participants gathered for a full morning of agronomy-focused insights.
Cost of Production spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

Published on September 2, 2025
Cost of Production is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series.