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Turf update: Brown patch is active

Published on August 20, 2026
Brown patch has been observed across different turf systems this summer.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 19, 2026

Published on August 20, 2026
Disease pressure is increasing in some crops. Whitefly and spider mites pressure remains high while corn earworm pressure was also high in west-central locations.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 20, 2026

Published on August 20, 2026
Seed corn approaches harvest. Potato growers met to discuss late blight identification and management in response to last week’s confirmation of late blight in St. Joseph County.
Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year’s farm inputs

Published on August 20, 2026
What recent fertilizer and crop prices can teach us about buying farm inputs.
Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing

Published on August 20, 2026
Fast Fonz Facts outlining a new insect discovery and earworm trapping.
Soil Health Advancement for Agricultural Resilience Enhancement (SHARE) project aims to assess resilience of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture

Published on August 20, 2026
Learn more about regenerative agriculture and the ways it has emerged as a key solution to navigating climatic extremes.
Needs assessment and resources for veterinarians to practice honey bee medicine

Published on August 19, 2026
An article in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association describes results from a needs assessment of veterinary medicine practitioners on honey bee medicine. MSU and collaborators created resources and programs to address these needs.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 18, 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Blueberries are winding down while peach harvest continues.
Register for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Registration is open for the Pesticide Core Review Training and MDARD RUP test, offered in English and Spanish, at the Great Lakes Expo on December 10. Participants can also earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity!
The Michigan Forever Green Field Crops farmer group is growing

Published on August 19, 2026
Farmers interested in or currently growing wheat or canola can find resources and support through a new grower network.