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MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 3, 2025
Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 3, 2025

Published on September 3, 2025
McIntosh and Gala are being harvested, and wine grape harvest continues.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Michigan horse health alert

Published on September 3, 2025
MDARD confirms first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2025 in a Benzie County horse.
Northwest area apple maturity report – September 3, 2025

Published on September 3, 2025
Premier Honeycrisp harvest has begun in the region. Color is improving with the cooler nights.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 3, 2025

Published on September 3, 2025
Many Macintosh, Gala and Honeycrisp blocks are at or near maturity and beginning harvest.
Cost of Production spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension

Published on September 2, 2025
Cost of Production is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series.
Cover crops after wheat harvest – five reliable options

Published on September 2, 2025
Post-wheat harvest leaves an excellent opportunity to incorporate fall cover crops into your production system. Here’s five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat to get you started.
Leasing land when profits are scarce

Published on September 2, 2025
Farmland rental strategies when margins are thin.
Grain marketing considerations for 2025 and beyond

Published on September 2, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on September 11 will focus on grain marketing updates.
Seed selection goes beyond yield and disease resistance

Published on September 2, 2025
New resources from MSU Extension can help you choose the right seed for your farm.