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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.
Watering smarter: Join MSU Extension for a hands-on nursery irrigation field day

Published on August 28, 2026
Gain insights into creating more uniform, efficient, and environmentally responsible irrigation systems.
Propagate, scout, protect! Join MSU Extension for Improving Nursery Production Webinar Series this September

Published on August 28, 2026
This three-part nursery webinar series will cover improving propagation and insect and disease management in nurseries.
Alternatives to newly restricted invasive plant species

Published on August 26, 2026
Michigan added six species to its invasive species list and MDARD has developed an alternative species list.
Navigating temperature and timing challenges in garden mum production

Published on August 26, 2026
From premature budding to delayed flowering, find out how temperature extremes can impact fall garden chrysanthemum production and what growers can do to produce high-quality crops on schedule.
‘I Have No Fogging Clue!’ Registration is open for MSU Extension’s workshop on using ULV applications and biorationals in the greenhouse

Published on August 24, 2026
Discover practical strategies for using foggers, ultra-low volume equipment and biorational products more effectively in commercial greenhouse production.
Prevent late blight on tomatoes

Published on August 14, 2026
Late blight found on potatoes in Michigan and can infect tomatoes.
Mildew disease confirmed on cucumbers in Branch and St. Joseph counties

Published on August 14, 2026
Late plantings should be protected.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on August 13, 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.
Why is downy mildew so late to arrive in Michigan? It will be here soon.

Published on July 29, 2026
Downy mildew disease was confirmed in cucumbers in Indiana.