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New free online course about insects in the garden

Published on October 9, 2025
Sign up to receive six lessons by email about insect identification and their roles.
Michigan grape scouting report – October 8, 2025

Published on October 8, 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.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 8, 2025

Published on October 8, 2025
A storm brought some relief from the heat on October 6-7 as apple harvest continues across the region.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 8, 2025

Published on October 8, 2025
A storm brought some relief from the heat on Oct. 6-7 as apple harvest continues across the region.
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026

Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing.
New pollination management resource for urban growers in the Great Lakes region

Published on October 6, 2025
A free pocket guide to help growers create and maintain native plant habitat to boost crop pollination by native bees is available through Michigan State University Extension.
Spartan scientists contribute to global examination of pollinator habitat

Published on October 6, 2025
MSU Entomology professor and former graduate student collaborate with team of 80 researchers to examine global pollinator landscape needs
Changes to billing of nematode testing for Michigan soybean growers

Published on October 6, 2025
The Michigan Soybean Committee will discontinue the funding for nematode analysis at the end of 2025.
Maple sap tubing workshop to be held in Newberry

Published on October 6, 2025
On November 11, 2025, Michigan Food and Farming Systems, Heroes to Hives, MSU Extension and the Michigan AgrAbility project will collaborate to offer a maple syrup sap collection tubing installation workshop.
Precision agriculture: Soil mapping and measuring with a data-driven approach

Published on October 3, 2025
Digital tools make it easier to visualize how soil properties vary across our fields. Recent research suggests that using management zones to highlight these spatial patterns can help us understand field variations and how to better manage them.