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USDA Under Secretary visits MSU, tours new dairy facility

Published on April 9, 2026
USDA representatives visited MSU's new state-of-the-art Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center April 6.
Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health

Published on April 9, 2026
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

Published on April 8, 2026
Apples are half-inch green. Low temperatures could have caused damage.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 8, 2026

Published on April 8, 2026
Fruit are still waking up despite this week’s chill.
Systems approach to early soybean planting in Michigan

Published on April 8, 2026
Strategies for enhancing rewards and reducing risk associated with early planted soybean.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on April 7, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
2026 Michigan Hop Management Guide now available

Published on April 7, 2026
Updated management reference available for Michigan hop growers through Michigan State University Extension.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 7, 2026

Published on April 7, 2026
Weather has been variable with a mix of cooler and warmer temperatures with more precipitation than normal. Changes in bud phenology have been slow. Dormant sprays have been applied to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose Scale before bud break.
Cold weather continues across northwest Michigan

Published on April 7, 2026
Cold conditions have kept all fruit crops dormant.
Paraquat and Dicamba require additional applicator training

Published on April 6, 2026
EPA requires pesticide applicators using paraquat and dicamba to complete label-mandated training.