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Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

Published on September 11, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
Stop irrigating soybeans like corn and see the difference

Published on September 11, 2025
A new Extension bulletin highlights how soybeans respond differently to water than corn and offers irrigation strategies to maximize yields.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 11, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Seed corn harvest continues, and storage potato harvest started. Commercial corn started to hit black layer.
Michigan Beekeepers Association 2025 Fall Conference

Published on September 11, 2025
The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference will be held in Ann Arbor and include educational talks, an art show and more.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 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.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 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.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp maturity advanced quicker than expected this week, and red color has significantly improved across the region.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp maturity has advanced with cooler temperatures. Red color is excellent across the region.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 9, 2025

Published on September 10, 2025
Honeycrisp are being harvested.