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Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on May 4, 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.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on May 4, 2026
2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable?
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
Sunshine and rain have moved crops along slowly as temperatures remain on the cool side. Growers are accomplishing spring tasks with the slow start to the season.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
Refrain from insecticide use during bloom.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 29, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
Keep an eye on crop phenology as incoming weather cools down.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 28, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026
Sweet cherries, tart cherries and peaches are in bloom this week across west central Michigan.
Counseling services for Michigan agricultural workers resume with federal support

Published on April 28, 2026
Counseling services for Michigan’s agricultural community have been restored following a lapse in funding that left many without support.
Dirt to Glass: Michigan’s quality platform, built by industry, powered by science

Published on April 28, 2026
Dirt to Glass has grown into Michigan’s statewide platform connecting growers, winemakers, researchers and industry leaders to drive measurable improvements from vineyard to glass. Registration is open for the Aug. 20–21, 2026 conference in Traverse City.
Dirt to Glass 2026: From soil to sensory, Michigan’s next leap in vineyard and wine quality

Published on April 27, 2026
Dirt to Glass has grown into Michigan’s statewide platform connecting growers, winemakers, researchers and industry leaders to drive measurable improvements from vineyard to glass. Registration is open for the Aug. 20–21, 2026 conference in Traverse City.
Register today for the MSU Chestnut Chat 2026 Summer Series

Published on April 23, 2026
You’re invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about commercial chestnut production.