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Perennial grass weed control in cool-season lawns

Published on June 18, 2026
One of these things is not like the others. Learn tactics for controlling perennial grass weeds in your lawn.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 18, 2026

Published on June 18, 2026
Side dress nitrogen continued as weather permitted. Wheat kernels are at milky ripe to dough stages.
Abigail Tassin China Study Abroad 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Abigail Tassin, an FSHN Dietetics student, shares her study abroad experience in Shenyang, China and how receiving an FSHN Study Abroad scholarship has enhanced her experience within her major.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked.
Diagnosing mite problems in tomatoes

Published on June 17, 2026
Learn how to distinguish tomato russet mite, broad mite and twospotted spider mite damage using key field symptoms, scouting techniques and management considerations.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 17, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. Use these timely insights to guide informed, proactive vineyard management decisions and optimize vine health and productivity.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Recreational fishing provides food, fun, and funding for conservation in Michigan

Published on June 16, 2026
Fishing is sometimes thought of as an expensive hobby that drives coastal tourism, but it can also be an affordable way to harvest food and enjoy the great outdoors close to home.
Taste of the tropics: Coffee

Published on June 16, 2026
Coffee is grown in countries surrounding the equator where there are warm temperatures and steady rainfall year-round.
Michigan’s H-2A wage offers in first half of Fiscal Year 2026

Published on June 16, 2026
Recent changes have important implications for Michigan growers, especially those hiring workers for harvest, equipment operation, trucking, packing and other tasks.