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Michigan hop pest report – July 30, 2026

Published on August 4, 2026
Hopyards remain in a critical disease control period as cones form.
Michigan hop crop report – July 29, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
The excitement of cone development is upon us!
Michigan hop crop report – July 16, 2026

Published on July 17, 2026
Ensure plant water demand is met during this time of elevated evapotranspiration.
Michigan hop pest report – July 16, 2026

Published on July 17, 2026
Hopyards are in a critical disease control period as cones form.
When temperatures soar, MSU Extension has answers to help you keep cool

Published on July 14, 2026
MSU Extension’s expert guidance and resources can help Michiganders navigate the impacts of extreme heat at home, on the farm, and outdoors.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 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.
Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer

Published on June 29, 2026
A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.
Michigan hop crop report – June 18, 2026

Published on June 22, 2026
Growers should be considering leaf plus petiole nutrient testing.
Michigan hop pest report – June 18, 2026

Published on June 22, 2026
Hopyards are entering a critical disease control period as flowering approaches.
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