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Making customer connections in soil health with the Soil Health Service Provider Directory
Published on June 4, 2026
Formerly the Cover Crop Service Provider Directory, this expanded directory makes it easier for farmers in Michigan to access soil health services. -
Bringing in a community context for regenerative agriculture: Connecting farms and lakes
Published on June 4, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity—and strengthen farmer and community well-being—they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles. -
Shifting patterns of aster yellows risk across two growing seasons in Michigan
Published on June 3, 2026
Recent observations from 2024 and 2025 show that aster leafhopper infectivity is highly dynamic. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 3, 2026
Published on June 3, 2026
Picture-perfect conditions for crop establishment. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on June 2, 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. -
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland recording now available for viewing online
Published on June 1, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about MIFarmLink’s website and resources. -
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk
Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought. -
Statewide monitoring network for cucurbit downy mildew verifies the 2026 arrival of spores in four Michigan counties
Published on May 29, 2026
Early alert issued for the state’s cucumber growers. -
Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling
Published on May 28, 2026
Weekly crop water use reports provide irrigators with data-driven recommendations on the amount of irrigation water needed to meet crop water demands and support efficient irrigation scheduling decisions. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 27, 2026
Published on May 27, 2026
The season is in full swing with opportune weather for fieldwork on the way.