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Michigan vegetable crop report – June 18, 2025

Published on June 18, 2025
Rain, storm and heat may take a toll on vegetables in the days ahead.
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Strawberry harvest continues, first raspberry harvest.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Warm weather and scattered showers are forecasted across the region this week. Some early sweet cherry varieties are starting to turn red.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Apple size increased by 8 mm since last week, and some growers are still thinning apples. Growers are estimating tart and sweet cherry crops following cold damage in late April.
WoodWorks & MassTimber@MSU Host Tall Wood Seminar

Published on June 16, 2025
We co-hosted a tall wood seminar and tour of the MSU mass timber STEM Facility with WoodWorks, walking through what the 2021 IBC code changes mean for mass timber.
Nominations now open for 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award

Published on June 16, 2025
The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award
MSU-led research team receives $500K grant to combat herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans

Published on June 16, 2025
The grant is funded by the United Soybean Board.
Luce County 4-H program coordinator recognized by Apple as a Community Education Initiative Ambassador

Published on June 16, 2025
Using iPads and innovation to ignite student potential in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Join MSU Extension’s virtual book club on sustainable living this fall

Published on June 16, 2025
Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book.
The Innovation Engine: How Academia-Industry Partnerships Create Mutual Value

Published on June 13, 2025
NSF’s INTERN Program Helps SPDC Ph.D. Graduate Find Industry Passion and an Innovative Professional Path Forward.