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Watering strategies to keep a garden productive 

Published on June 26, 2025
Keeping a garden properly irrigated requires knowing how much water to use and the right way to water.
Michigan chestnut crop report – June 26, 2025

Published on June 26, 2025
Black stem borer is still active. Asian chestnut gall wasp emergence is imminent in infested orchards in southern Michigan.
Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in four Michigan counties

Published on June 26, 2025
Michigan State University Extension urgers growers to implement an aggressive fungicide program immediately.
Windows 11 update instructions for PSM computers

Published on June 25, 2025
How to update your Windows 11 compatible computer using Software Center.
Controlling external parasites on cattle

Published on June 25, 2025
Consult with your veterinarian to develop a systemic plan for the responsible control of external parasites such as ticks, flies and lice in your cattle herd.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - June 25, 2025

Published on June 25, 2025
The start of cherry harvest is underway, accompanied by hot and humid conditions.
Strawberry root rot fact sheet now available

Published on June 25, 2025
Strawberry black root rot is a disease complex on perennial strawberries and managing it can be difficult. Following these strategies may help mitigate it in your fields.
Get back to the basics of food safety

Published on June 25, 2025
Following basic food safety practices can help you and your family avoid foodborne illness.
Best practices for collecting water samples for PFAS analysis

Published on June 25, 2025
Beginning in April 2018, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) implemented a statewide survey to test Michigan's public water supplies across several phases of sampling.
Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course

Published on June 25, 2025
A new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is now available!