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Spanish irrigation and pesticide safety workshop May 15

Published on May 7, 2026
This free, hands-on workshop in St. Joseph County will offer four RUP credits.
Taller de seguridad en el uso de pesticidas y riego el 15 de mayo

Published on May 7, 2026
Este taller gratuito en español ofrecerá 4 créditos RUP.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland

Published on May 7, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about MI Farm Link’s website and resources.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
The cold weather pattern continues across northwest Michigan as fruit crops slowly inch forward out of dormancy. Frost is in the forecast.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
Bloom timing has been uneven across the region. Now is the time to protect pollinators during bloom.
Managing ambrosia beetles in apple fact sheet

Published on May 6, 2026
New fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
Weather stays cool this week.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 5, 2026
Cool temperatures have slowed bud development in the region. Stone fruit bloom is continuing.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 4, 2026

Published on May 5, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. Use these timely insights to guide informed, proactive vineyard management decisions and optimize vine health and productivity.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program offers Core Review training for pesticide applicators

Published on May 5, 2026
New pesticide safety training service offers 4-hour Core Review sessions to support pesticide applicator certification preparation and provide up to 4 RUP recertification credits.