News

Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program at this upcoming webinar

Published on January 28, 2026
See if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.
Recording of using the Michigan peach cost of production study webinar is now available

Published on January 26, 2026
Learn how to navigate the spreadsheets and apply them to your farm.
Cold weather is coming, but is it too cold for fruit? Likely not.

Published on January 21, 2026
Cold temperatures are forecast late this week, but should not damage fruit buds for the majority of Michigan.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on January 5, 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.
Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

Published on December 8, 2025
Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.
Get ready: Farm Policy & Risk Management Series resumes in 2026

Published on December 4, 2025
Don’t miss out on information that can help protect your farm and boost your bottom line.
MSU Extension welcomes new tree fruit specialist for southwest Michigan

Published on November 24, 2025
Dan Dick, M.Sc., started working with Michigan State University Extension in November 2025.
The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers

Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program.
Hands-on irrigation workshops for commercial tree fruit growers in Hart and Sparta

Published on October 30, 2025
After such a dry growing season, irrigation was critical for many commercial tree fruit orchards. Join MSU Extension for a hands-on, outdoor workshop to discuss challenges this year and learn how to evaluate your irrigation system.