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Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 1, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about MIFarmLink’s website and resources.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling

Published on May 28, 2026
Weekly crop water use reports provide irrigators with data-driven recommendations on the amount of irrigation water needed to meet crop water demands and support efficient irrigation scheduling decisions.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 26, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon, and blueberry bloom is still going.
Help inform orchard pollination management! New survey seeks input from Michigan tree fruit growers

Published on May 27, 2026
The Michigan State University Tree Fruit Entomology Lab wants to know how Michigan tree fruit growers are managing pollination in their orchards.
Regenerative agriculture in vineyards and orchards: Cover cropping considerations

Published on May 27, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity, and strengthen farmer and community well-being, they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Warm and dry weather is incoming.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Apple trees are at petal fall and early fruit set this week, and stone fruit is out of the shuck in the west central region.
Michigan chestnut crop report – May 21, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Black stem borer activity continues. Growers should be trapping for adults and treating vulnerable trees. Potato leafhopper could arrive at any time.