News

Fruit and vegetable growers may be eligible for additional USDA pandemic funds for a limited time

Published on June 27, 2023
Deadlines of programs for losses from 2020 and/or 2021 have been extended to July 14.
Meet the family behind De Grins Oer Dairy - 2023 Breakfast on the Farm hosts

Published on June 27, 2023
The Okkema family of De Grins Oer Dairy in Blanchard Michigan, is excited to host Breakfast on the Farm. Tjerk, Ramona and their family will welcome visitors on July 29 for a free, farm-cooked breakfast and self-guided tour.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 21, 2023

Published on June 22, 2023
Most of Michigan will experience a hot and dry week.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

Published on June 21, 2023
Growers in southeast Michigan are preparing for cherry harvest and spotted wing Drosophila.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 20, 2023

Published on June 20, 2023
Tart cherries are starting to turn red, and sweet cherry harvest is around the corner. Growers are hand thinning peaches and apples to maximize fruit size this season.
Dirt to Glass conference to host MSU CANR leadership for special session with Michigan grape and wine industry stakeholders

Published on June 19, 2023
Plan to attend the special meet and listen session with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources administrators and the grape and wine industry on Aug. 24 at the Dirt to Glass 2023 conference.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 15, 2023

Published on June 16, 2023
Spongy moth is causing issues for some growers.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 14, 2023

Published on June 15, 2023
Most of Michigan will experience a hot and dry week.