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Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 16, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Strawberry harvest continues as first raspberries are being picked.
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
Diagnosing mite problems in tomatoes

Published on June 17, 2026
Learn how to distinguish tomato russet mite, broad mite and twospotted spider mite damage using key field symptoms, scouting techniques and management considerations.
Michigan grape scouting report – June 17, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk. Use these timely insights to guide informed, proactive vineyard management decisions and optimize vine health and productivity.
Taste of the tropics: Coffee

Published on June 16, 2026
Coffee is grown in countries surrounding the equator where there are warm temperatures and steady rainfall year-round.
Michigan’s H-2A wage offers in first half of Fiscal Year 2026

Published on June 16, 2026
Recent changes have important implications for Michigan growers, especially those hiring workers for harvest, equipment operation, trucking, packing and other tasks.
Fats that fight: Omega-3s in dairy cows

Published on June 16, 2026
Supplementing dairy cow diets may have immune benefits.
Dairy spotlight: Kylie Slavik

Published on June 16, 2026
Slavik joins MSU dairy farm as operations coordinator.
Corn and soybean disease update on the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on June 15, 2026
Field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers will offer tips on staying ahead of tar spot, white mold and more during the Virtual Breakfast Series on June 25.
Broiler University takes flight this fall

Published on June 12, 2026
Michigan State University Extension to launch the Broiler University fall webinar series to support new and growing poultry producers.