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Michigan vegetable crop report – May 6, 2026

Published on May 7, 2026
Despite cold fits and starts, things are happening on vegetable farms with warmer weather ahead.
Spanish irrigation and pesticide safety workshop May 15

Published on May 7, 2026
This free, hands-on workshop in St. Joseph County will offer four RUP credits.
Taller de seguridad en el uso de pesticidas y riego el 15 de mayo

Published on May 7, 2026
Este taller gratuito en español ofrecerá 4 créditos RUP.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland

Published on May 7, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about MI Farm Link’s website and resources.
Wheat Watchers Week of May 4, 2026

Published on May 7, 2026
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
MSU students in Community Sustainability course present proposals to Michigan policy makers

Published on May 7, 2026
Students in the spring 2026 semester of Environmental and Natural Resource Policy course (CSUS 464) had the unique opportunity to present their final policy proposals to a panel of local Lansing policy makers as the culmination of their course experience.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 7, 2026

Published on May 7, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 9 (flag leaf ligule visible) with the head moving up the stem toward Feekes 10 (head emerging). Early planted soybeans began to emerge.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
The cold weather pattern continues across northwest Michigan as fruit crops slowly inch forward out of dormancy. Frost is in the forecast.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
Bloom timing has been uneven across the region. Now is the time to protect pollinators during bloom.
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology Celebrates 2026 Commencement

Published on May 6, 2026
MSU IAT proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 during its Commencement Ceremony on March 29, 2026, at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
New memorial scholarships honor 4-H leaders and support Michigan youth

Published on May 6, 2026
Three new Michigan 4-H Foundation memorial scholarships will support 4-H youth pursuing postsecondary education: the John Aylsworth 4-H Scholarship, Marie Wagester Memorial 4-H Scholarship Fund and the Melinda Klockziem Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Tom Nugent elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Published on May 6, 2026
Tom Nugent, Clarksville, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees in March 2026.
Understanding the nature of boundaries is key to youth-adult partnerships

Published on May 6, 2026
Setting healthy boundaries in youth-adult partnerships begins with an understanding of how they work.
Managing ambrosia beetles in apple fact sheet

Published on May 6, 2026
New fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan.
Every spark needs a champion

Published on May 6, 2026
How caring adults help youth discover their sparks.
The rise of women’s sports—and why fathers should share it with their children: Part 3

Published on May 6, 2026
Fathers introducing children to women’s athletics can increase how children see respect for others. Part 3 offers insights from Sam Tracey, head women’s soccer coach at Cornerstone University.
Exploring bias

Published on May 6, 2026
Much of our discomfort with acknowledging bias comes from the assumption that only ‘bad’ people have biases. The problem is not the thought or bias, but if we act on the bias to exclude or discriminate against others different from us.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

Published on May 6, 2026
Weather stays cool this week.
The importance of monitoring water pressure in your irrigation system

Published on May 6, 2026
Monitoring water pressure helps your system work properly, apply water evenly, and catch problems early.
Scholarship application opens soon for MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on May 6, 2026
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.