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Michigan vegetable crop report – June 17, 2026

Published on June 18, 2026
As the official start of summer approaches, vegetable growers are still planting some crops and tending to others.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked.
Diagnosing mite problems in tomatoes

Published on June 17, 2026
Learn how to distinguish tomato russet mite, broad mite and twospotted spider mite damage using key field symptoms, scouting techniques and management considerations.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 17, 2026

Published on June 17, 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.
Corn and soybean disease update on the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on June 15, 2026
Field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers will offer tips on staying ahead of tar spot, white mold and more during the Virtual Breakfast Series on June 25.
Wheat Watchers Week of June 8, 2026

Published on June 11, 2026
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 11, 2026

Published on June 11, 2026
Sidedress nitrogen is starting to go out in early planted corn. Wheat kernels are milky white, and full bloom started in potatoes.
Turf update: Ascochyta leaf blight damaging lawns

Published on June 11, 2026
Ascochyta leaf blight has damaged lawns in the last week, causing concern and questions about recovery.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 10, 2026

Published on June 11, 2026
The weather is set to shift from hot conditions to cooler temperatures in the coming days.