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2026 Scotland Garden Study Tour offered by the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program®

Published on September 25, 2025
Join Michigan State University Extension to see and experience the beauty, lore and history of Scotland’s gardens, castles and landscapes.
Simplifying respiratory safety on the farm

Published on September 25, 2025
One resource for choosing the right respirator, meeting regulations, and protecting your team.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2025

Published on September 24, 2025
A storm this week brought some relief from the drought. Jonagold and Empire are being harvested this week.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 24, 2025

Published on September 24, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is shifting focus to mid- and late season varieties.
Michigan State University Extension to highlight 4-H at third Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

Published on September 24, 2025
On Wednesday, October 8, MSU Extension will host the third annual Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol. This event showcases the positive impact of the Michigan 4-H program and brings visibility to its efforts throughout the state.
MSU School of Packaging team awarded NSF GOALI grant to advance reusable packaging in appliance logistics

Published on September 24, 2025
Michigan State University’s School of Packaging has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) GOALI award for “Synergizing Advanced Optimization Models, Innovative Designs, and Life Cycle Assessment for Next-Generation Sustainable Packaging.”
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 24, 2025

Published on September 24, 2025
McIntosh, Empire and Jonagold are being harvested. Golden Delicious and Ambrosia are mature.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 24, 2025

Published on September 24, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2025

Published on September 24, 2025
Gala and Honeycrisp are in the mature range from our testing this week. Most growers are working in Honeycrisp blocks.
Second Edition of Carrion Ecology, Evolution, and their Applications co-authored by MSU Entomology Professor

Published on September 24, 2025
The new edition expands on the 2015 volume with added research, nine chapters and global contributions, including work by MSU’s Dr. Eric Benbow.