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Bringing in a community context for regenerative agriculture: Connecting farms and lakes

Published on June 4, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity—and strengthen farmer and community well-being—they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Much-needed rain expected this weekend!
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Strawberry harvest is starting soon and blueberry bloom is still going.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2026

Published on June 3, 2026
Cherry and apple bloom is over, and the cherries that are coming are sizing. Growers are thinning apples with the warm conditions in the forecast.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 3, 2026

Published on June 3, 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.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 1, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about MIFarmLink’s website and resources.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling

Published on May 28, 2026
Weekly crop water use reports provide irrigators with data-driven recommendations on the amount of irrigation water needed to meet crop water demands and support efficient irrigation scheduling decisions.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 27, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Warm and dry weather is incoming.
Help inform orchard pollination management! New survey seeks input from Michigan tree fruit growers

Published on May 27, 2026
The Michigan State University Tree Fruit Entomology Lab wants to know how Michigan tree fruit growers are managing pollination in their orchards.