News

Quick response critical to reducing impacts of manure spills

Published on September 22, 2026
Manure spills can happen despite the best prevention efforts. Understanding response procedures and reporting requirements can help safeguard water quality and reduce liability.
2026 Farm Bill Commodity Program Decisions: What Fits Your Farm?

Published on September 21, 2026
MSU Extension hosts a webinar to help you choose which Farm Bill commodity program best fits your farm.
New MSU Extension Calculator helps producers set direct-market pork prices

Published on September 21, 2026
A new MSU Extension tool helps small and direct-market pork producers calculate production costs, processing expenses and target selling prices.
Registration now open for MSU Christmas Tree Root Rot Workshop

Published on September 21, 2026
Learn more about root rot pathogens in Christmas tree production with this in person, hands-on event.
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day postponement date set

Published on September 21, 2026
The field day, which was postponed due to crop progress and weather issues, is now set for Tuesday, Sept. 29. Online registration is extended through Thursday, Sept. 24.
Building Michigan’s Resilience, One Trained Responder at a Time

Published on September 18, 2026
MSU Extension’s ERAIL program prepares first responders to safely manage livestock during storms, power outages and other high-impact events, not just accidents on the road.
Fall and winter MSU dairy events

Published on September 18, 2026
The Dairy Extension team will host several upcoming events.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 16, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Harvest continues on Galas and Honeycrisp, with more varieties ready.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 16, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Jonathon, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and the remaining Honeycrisp are being harvested this week, while Empire and Jonagold are approaching maturity.