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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. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
Fruitlets are rapidly growing. It will be hot and humid this week before a cool down into the weekend. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
Stone fruit pits are hardening and coloring. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 10, 2026
Published on June 10, 2026
High temperatures and rain forecasted for this week means summer is here. -
Michigan State University Extension’s first Strawberry Day coming July 8
Published on June 9, 2026
Learn strawberry production and agritourism in southwest Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 9, 2026
Published on June 9, 2026
Recent rain was much needed after an extended dry period. Fruit is sizing across orchard blocks. We are still in the thinning window for apples. -
New insecticide option for Colorado potato beetle management
Published on June 9, 2026
A new insecticide provides effective control of Colorado potato beetle and several other potato pests, offering growers a valuable new tool to incorporate into their resistance management programs.