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Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Registration opens July 2 for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on June 18, 2025
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
Summer workshop to focus on efficient irrigation management

Published on June 18, 2025
Participants will have hands-on demonstrations and interact with experts on Friday, August 1 at the Kellogg Biological Station.
Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 18, 2025

Published on June 18, 2025
Rain, storm and heat may take a toll on vegetables in the days ahead.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Warm weather and scattered showers are forecasted across the region this week. Some early sweet cherry varieties are starting to turn red.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Apple size increased by 8 mm since last week, and some growers are still thinning apples. Growers are estimating tart and sweet cherry crops following cold damage in late April.
Southeast Michigan fruit update- June 17, 2025

Published on June 17, 2025
Strawberry harvest continues, first raspberry harvest.
MSU-led research team receives $500K grant to combat herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans

Published on June 16, 2025
The grant is funded by the United Soybean Board.
Luce County 4-H program coordinator recognized by Apple as a Community Education Initiative Ambassador

Published on June 16, 2025
Using iPads and innovation to ignite student potential in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.