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Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 12, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Potato leafhopper is present—watch for it in potatoes and alfalfa. Wheat is done flowering and starting kernel fill.
Youth in the spotlight: The power of competition and the challenge of rumors

Published on June 12, 2025
Going beyond the ribbon to build resilience and respect in competitive youth programs.
First 2025 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in three Michigan counties

Published on June 12, 2025
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates.
Michigan chestnut crop report – June 12, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Black stem borer is active and potato leafhopper populations are building.
Michigan hop crop report week of June 11, 2025

Published on June 12, 2025
Hops are growing with vigor.
Graduate spotlight on Michael Ozolins

Published on June 12, 2025
Completed his MS and aiming for a PhD!
Policy with lasting impact: Creating change through school wellness

Published on June 11, 2025
Learn about MSU Extension SNAP-Ed’s local approach to building healthy schools and communities.
Questions in block play can support your child’s physical development

Published on June 11, 2025
Questions to use during block play to help children learn and build their fine and gross motor skill development.
Cow-calf benchmarking, where does Michigan rank?

Published on June 11, 2025
Benchmarking is an important tool farmers can use to compare their operation’s financial and production information to averages in the industry.
Lark joining MSU through Agricultural Resiliency Program to address land use challenges facing today’s farmers

Published on June 11, 2025
Tyler Lark, an expert in land use change and sustainable agriculture, will become an assistant professor at MSU in August 2025.