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Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 11, 2026

Published on August 12, 2026
Red Haven harvest continues and brown marmorated stink bugs are emerging.
Insect friend or foe? Soft black beetle with rounded red and black hood

Published on August 12, 2026
Fireflies are easily recognizable at night, but they may be less familiar on crops. Are they agricultural friends, foes or something in-between?
Michigan grape scouting report – August 12, 2026

Published on August 12, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings

Published on August 12, 2026
Equipment needed to safely extricate livestock from trailers, move and contain animals following a transportation accident will be displayed and described in this section of the ERAIL course offered in person by MSU Extension.
Max Dunseth named an Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation

Published on August 12, 2026
Dunseth had a long career with Holstein Association – USA and was recognized by the Michigan Holstein Association with the Distinguished Service Award.
From knowledge to reputation: Building the future of Michigan wine

Published on August 11, 2026
A vision of research and innovation explains why Dirt to Glass matters and why Michigan must evaluate its research investments with scientific rigor, collaboration and foresight.
Attend the Michigan Water Quality Management Forum and Field Showcase at the Kellogg Biological Station

Published on August 11, 2026
This free, half-day event on August 26 features presentations on topics related to water quality and conservation as well as hands-on field demonstrations and tours.
A manure spill won't wait. Are you prepared?

Published on August 7, 2026
Learn techniques to contain manure spills, protect water quality, and improve worker safety at this field demonstration for manure applicators and their crews.
Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

Published on August 7, 2026
Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.
Buckshot in beef?

Published on August 7, 2026
Ask them at the slaughter plant what the big quality problems are with cattle and sooner or later in that discussion you’ll hear about shotgun pellets adulterating the beef. Quality assurance of beef and good stockmanship mean never shooting at cattle.