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Michigan Grape Scouting Report – June 11, 2025

Published on June 11, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
New online self-paced Better Process Control School is available

Published on June 11, 2025
FDA-required course for thermal processors of food is now available on-demand.
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 11, 2025
It’s starting to feel more like summer!
Cow-calf benchmarking, where does Michigan rank?

Published on June 11, 2025
Benchmarking is an important tool farmers can use to compare their operation’s financial and production information to averages in the industry.
A closer look at anaerobic digester adoption

Published on June 11, 2025
While the adoption of manure-based anaerobic digesters is on the rise, economic and regulatory obstacles remain.
Fertilizer Planning for Vegetable Growers Now Available!

Published on June 11, 2025
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series
Lark joining MSU through Agricultural Resiliency Program to address land use challenges facing today’s farmers

Published on June 11, 2025
Tyler Lark, an expert in land use change and sustainable agriculture, will become an assistant professor at MSU in August 2025.
In memory of Peter Diehl Stid

Published on June 10, 2025
Longtime 4-H leader and avid 4-H supporter Peter Diehl Stid passed away on Mar. 24 at the age of 88. Stid was a life-long farmer who lived in Mason, Michigan.
Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden phase 1 updates complete; funding needed for phase 2

Published on June 10, 2025
Following the loss of plants due to a cold-snap in January 2024, the first phase of renovations to the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden was completed just in time for the 2025 butterfly season.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
June drop is beginning for some early sweet cherry varieties.