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Michigan expands invasive plant list: What retailers and homeowners need to know
Published on June 23, 2026
Michigan adds six species to its invasive list, with phased bans beginning June 19, 2026. -
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. -
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan
Published on June 23, 2026
Resources and information for new and practicing beekeepers. -
Michigan hop pest report – June 18, 2026
Published on June 22, 2026
Hopyards are entering a critical disease control period as flowering approaches. -
Michigan hop crop report – June 18, 2026
Published on June 22, 2026
Growers should be considering leaf plus petiole nutrient testing. -
Drive-by botany: Common spiderwort and northern catalpa
Published on June 19, 2026
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2026. -
Michigan Christmas Tree Association summer meeting registration open
Published on June 19, 2026
Join MSU Extension Christmas tree experts at Timberly Tree Farm to discuss tree production and research updates. -
When beige beetles with orange legs start to take over your garden this summer
Published on June 18, 2026
A high population of rose chafers can do serious damage to plants in the landscape. -
MSU Extension’s Summer Irrigation Workshop returns July 30
Published on June 18, 2026
Join Michigan State University Extension on July 30 for hands-on demonstrations, field tours and practical irrigation management strategies to improve water use efficiency. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 18, 2026
Published on June 18, 2026
Side dress nitrogen continued as weather permitted. Wheat kernels are at milky ripe to dough stages.