News

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.
Beating the heat: Protecting pigs from heat stress

Published on June 24, 2025
Practical nutritional and cooling strategies to safeguard swine health and performance during extreme temperatures.
July resources for Michigan beekeepers

Published on June 24, 2025
Beekeepers in Michigan can learn about seasonal honey bee colony management and care through webinars, videos and other online resources.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 24, 2025

Published on June 24, 2025
Hot weather advanced fruit size and development. Tart cherries are turning red, and early sweet cherries may be ready for harvest later this week.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 24, 2025

Published on June 24, 2025
Isolated hail hit northwest Michigan over the weekend. Growers are actively managing for diseases with warm and wet conditions. Pest numbers are also increasing with this weather.
Downy mildew disease confirmed on cukes in Lenawee County: Five counties have spores in air samples

Published on June 24, 2025
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should spray effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
How to Specify Regional Wood for Your Mass Timber Projects

Published on June 24, 2025
During this Michigan MT Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on how to specify regional wood for your mass timber projects, featuring experts Michaela Harms of Sterling Structural and Annavitte Rand of Thornton Tomasetti.
Planning ahead for holiday meals

Published on June 23, 2025
Planning ahead and being prepared keeps foodborne illness off the table.
Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.