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Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 7, 2026

Published on October 8, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
USDA awards more than $16.2M for MSU greenhouse renovations

Published on October 8, 2026
The upgrade efforts, which will help researchers advance solutions to some of agriculture's toughest challenges, will also receive matching funds from MSU that create $32.5M in new support.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2026

Published on October 7, 2026
Red color and brix improved this week in the west central region. Fall has settled in, and red color development and sugars are very good for late season varieties.
EPA launches email newsletter to track changes to Bulletins Live! Two

Published on October 7, 2026
Pesticide users are encouraged to sign up for this service to help track any changes to federal regulations that may impact pesticide use.
Precision agriculture: Making sense of remotely sensed imagery

Published on October 7, 2026
Remote sensing is a precision agriculture tool that provides a bird’s-eye view of crop conditions across our fields. Interpreting imagery is not always straightforward because crop growth is influenced by weather, soils and management practices.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 7, 2026

Published on October 7, 2026
Sunny weather provides a favorable harvest window as apple harvest winds down across southwest Michigan.
Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications

Published on October 5, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants.
Earn RUP and CCA credits through 2026-2027 MSU Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA Credit Clinic

Published on October 5, 2026
The series includes 10 webinars covering pesticide safety and application topics. Pesticide and education credits are available for participants in Michigan and participating New England states. Registration is now open.
Sugarbeet root aphids plentiful in Michigan fields

Published on October 5, 2026
Sugarbeet root aphid populations are increasing across Michigan. Industry and producers are asking why and what should we do?
New pesticide decision website for apple, peach and cherry growers

Published on October 2, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website now contains decision making tools for apple, peach, tart cherry and sweet cherry growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.