News

New online self-paced Better Process Control School is available

Published on June 11, 2025
FDA-required course for thermal processors of food is now available on-demand.
A closer look at anaerobic digester adoption

Published on June 11, 2025
While the adoption of manure-based anaerobic digesters is on the rise, economic and regulatory obstacles remain.
Michigan Grape Scouting Report – June 11, 2025

Published on June 11, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Southwest Michigan Fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 11, 2025
It’s starting to feel more like summer!
Compliance requirements for approved Japanese beetle-free greenhouses and screenhouses 

Published on June 10, 2025
Nurseries and greenhouses must comply with the certification guidelines in the National Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan to ship plants into western states uninfested with Japanese beetle.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
Strawberry harvest begins.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
Sweet cherries are sizing, and there are plum curculio stings on the fruitlets. First cherry leaf spot lesions have been observed in unsprayed blocks. There are reports of isolated hail on June 10.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 10, 2025

Published on June 10, 2025
June drop is beginning for some early sweet cherry varieties.
Wheat Watchers Week of June 2, 2025

Published on June 9, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Preventing grapevine decline in Michigan: Pruning wound management and best vineyard practices

Published on June 9, 2025
Trunk disease prevention and pruning wound management in Michigan vineyards.