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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 24, 2025

Published on July 24, 2025
Hot and dry conditions hit crops hard in areas of southwest Michigan. Potato harvest began, and wheat harvest is wrapping up.
The importance of multilingualism

Published on July 24, 2025
Unlock your skills to learn another language and gain tools that will give you a broader, more global perspective of the world around you.
Talking with children about tragedies and violence

Published on July 24, 2025
Discover age-specific suggestions that can help guide conversations with children during and after tragedies.
Michigan chestnut crop report – July 24, 2025

Published on July 24, 2025
Japanese beetle and rose chafer adults are out and active. Symptoms of wilt are being reported in some orchards.
Packaging reimagined: Ying Liu’s mission to create a sustainable tomorrow

Published on July 23, 2025
Founder of Blue Lake Packaging, Inc., Ying Liu is reshaping how we design and deliver eco-friendly packaging solutions.
MSU Extension’s Food Safety Webinar Series: Selling honey & maple syrup – safely

Published on July 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension to learn about the key food safety practices, regulations, and best practices for selling honey and maple syrup products in Michigan.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 23, 2025

Published on July 23, 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.
Long-season labels and late blight updates impacting Michigan potato production

Published on July 23, 2025
Three special local needs labels for Bravo and Echo products cancelled and withdrawn following an EPA Interim Decision for active ingredient chlorothalonil.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 23, 2025

Published on July 23, 2025
Sweet corn, cucumbers and garlic are being harvested across Michigan. Downy mildew is active in cucurbits. Spotty rain continues with hot, humid weather.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025

Published on July 22, 2025
First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available.