• West Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 8, 2017

  Published on August 8, 2017
  Insects don’t take a summer vacation – don’t let your guard down.

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  Seedless cucumbers are a different pickle

  Published on February 4, 2016
  Seedless pickling cucumbers show up on more acreage now than they did 10 years ago, but there’s a learning curve plus economic considerations.

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  East Michigan vegetable regional report – August 19, 2015

  Published on August 19, 2015
  Nice rains and hot weather have been good for growers.

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  The lifelong impacts of being a host family

  Published on August 31, 2017
  Meet Joanmarie Weiss, a lifelong IFYE host to international exchange students, and learn how being a host family and impacted her and her family’s life.

• East Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019

  Published on April 23, 2019
  Warm temperatures over the last week have finally spurred on growth of fruit crops, as well as a few insects and our first disease control in most tree fruits.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 8, 2017

  Published on August 8, 2017
  Peach and blueberry harvest is moving quickly.

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  Passport kitchen program enriches cultural knowledge

  Published on December 7, 2020
  Participants enjoyed most recipes and allowed families to explore their own heritage while learning about other cultures.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Paula Red apple harvest is complete at most farms, with Earligold and Zestar coming along quickly.

• Dairy Market Update, January 2012

  Published on January 24, 2012
  Dairy fundamentals point to a weaker market with downside price risk.

• MSU to commemorate the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw through campus events

  Published on September 17, 2019
  The MSU Native American Institute explains why the Treaty of Saginaw, acknowledgement of tribal land and listening to Native communities are important.

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  Ukraine farming, from revolution to revolution: A personal experience

  Published on July 12, 2022
  MSU Extension dairy educator reflects on his time in Ukraine.

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  Michigan Event Highlights Agricultural Research and Extension

  Published on September 5, 2023
  MSU, Farm Journal Foundation host Congresswoman Slotkin for roundtable discussion on importance of research and outreach in addressing global hunger

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update - April 9, 2024

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Warmer weather over the past week has advanced bud development for fruit crops in the west central region. Primary scab season is underway.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2017

  Published on April 25, 2017
  Cooler temperatures are forecasted late this week and sweet cherry bloom is predicted for late next week.

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  The ancient art of worm charming

  Published on September 24, 2020
  Need an interesting quarantine activity? Learn the ancient art of worm charming from past Midland County 4-H teen leader Nathan Laurenz.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 31, 2016

  Published on May 31, 2016
  Above-normal temperatures have been good for tree fruit growth.

• West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 23, 2015

  Published on June 23, 2015
  June drop is well underway in apples.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked.

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  State of the Great Lakes 2022 Reports: A look at prevention, control, and impact mitigation for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes

  Published on August 23, 2022
  While prevention of overall new aquatic invasive species is rated as good, the impact of the continued spread of existing invasive species nets the lakes a "poor" rating.

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  Bee, wasp or hornet nest: Which one is it?

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Before you go about destroying a nest, you need to determine whether it is a nest of bees, wasps or hornets.