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Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 23, 2026

Published on June 23, 2026
Sweet and tart cherries are beginning to color, and strawberry harvest is ongoing.
Making high residue work in regenerative farming: How to reduce risks and protect yield

Published on June 23, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity, they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 23, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Resumen de las escrituras Lady Bird (escritura de usufructo vitalicio mejorada) en Michigan

Published on June 18, 2026
Explorar el uso de escrituras Lady Bird para su bienes raíces.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 18, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 17, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. Use these timely insights to guide informed, proactive vineyard management decisions and optimize vine health and productivity.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Taste of the tropics: Coffee

Published on June 16, 2026
Coffee is grown in countries surrounding the equator where there are warm temperatures and steady rainfall year-round.
Michigan’s H-2A wage offers in first half of Fiscal Year 2026

Published on June 16, 2026
Recent changes have important implications for Michigan growers, especially those hiring workers for harvest, equipment operation, trucking, packing and other tasks.