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Beyond cold hardiness: Managing fruit quality and harvest maturity of hybrid wine grapes in Michigan

Published on September 9, 2026
Producing high-quality wine from cold-hardy interspecific hybrid grapes requires understanding their fruit chemistry and ripening patterns, which can differ substantially from those of traditional Vitis vinifera cultivars.
4-H campers dive into the invasive species challenge facing the Great Lakes

Published on September 9, 2026
Managing invasive species is as much a human challenge as an ecological one, campers discover.
Dig in! MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Flint in 2027

Published on September 9, 2026
Aspiring farmers can apply now to gain hands-on experience, visit more than 20 farms and build a farm plan through learning sites in Flint, Detroit, East Lansing and Grand Rapids.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Gala and Honeycrisp are mature this week, and Gala harvest has begun at some orchards. Jonagold are mature at some sites and could be harvested for long-term storage.
Selling to Local Food Markets: A Webinar Series for Farmers

Published on September 9, 2026
Farmers and food systems partners are invited to join this webinar series exploring sales market opportunities for farmers. The series is hosted by the Michigan's Emerging Farmers project, facilitated by CRFS, MSU Extension, and Midwest partners.
Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings

Published on September 9, 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.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Growers are harvesting Premier Honeycrisp and Minnieska apples. Days have been sunny with cooler nights, so color should be improving.
Turfgrass establishment following a hot, dry summer

Published on September 9, 2026
Hot, dry summer conditions can damage lawns and leave thin or dead turfgrass areas that may benefit from overseeding.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Jonathon, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and the remaining Honeycrisp are being harvested this week, while Empire and Jonagold are approaching maturity.
How weather affects fall colors

Published on September 9, 2026
Weather factors, particularly temperature and moisture, can affect the display of fall colors across Michigan.
Want better sleep? MSU Extension offers evidence-based programming that can help

Published on September 8, 2026
MSU Extension is helping Michigan adults make small, practical changes that can improve sleep, while partnerships with popular wellness programs are bringing sleep education to new audiences.
How to assess the trees in your yard for oak wilt risk

Published on September 8, 2026
Learn more about oak wilt risk factors and what time of year is best to prune oak trees.
25 years of sturgeon research: MSU celebrates conservation success at Black Lake

Published on September 8, 2026
Sturgeon Palooza will commemorate a quarter century of research, restoration and partnerships that have helped revive Michigan's iconic lake sturgeon population.
From Beijing to Six Continents: Summer School Advances Telecoupling and Metacoupling Research

Published on September 4, 2026
More than 160 participants from six continents joined a hybrid program at Beijing Normal University to explore telecoupling, metacoupling, and global sustainability challenges.
The relationship between nutrition and chronic pain

Published on September 4, 2026
Eating healthy is an important part of maintaining our health. Research indicates that certain foods may also help those dealing with chronic pain.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 4, 2026
This will be the last vegetable crop report for the season. Thank you for reading and please reach out to your local MSU Extension vegetable educator if you ever need assistance.
Meet MSU Extension Master Gardener Catherine Stedman of Alpena County

Published on September 4, 2026
With 45 years in the program and a new Gold Badge, this volunteer is no hurry to stop.
Plan a late season weed control strategy with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on September 4, 2026
The 2026 Virtual Breakfast Series continues with great tips from MSU Extension’s Christy Sprague for planning a late-season weed control strategy.
Opening doors to homeownership across Michigan

Published on September 4, 2026
MSU Extension has helped Michiganders navigate the homebuying process through education, counseling, and personalized support for more than 20 years.
Registration closes soon for the Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day on September 15 in Eaton County

Published on September 3, 2026
Online registration closes Sept. 8 to reserve a free lunch. Additional topic to be addressed will include desiccating soybeans as a harvest aid.