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Exploring irrigation investments: Feasibility and economics with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on August 21, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues August 27 with Lyndon Kelley discussing the economics of irrigation investments and key considerations for producers evaluating irrigation expansion.
New LakeCare initiative expands MSU Extension’s shoreline stewardship work in northern Michigan

Published on August 21, 2026
New funding will strengthen shoreline conservation efforts among state, Tribal and federal partners while supporting the creation of an MSU Extension shoreline educator position.
Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.
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.
Martin named 2026 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on August 20, 2026
Washtenaw County 4-H volunteer Jean Martin has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients

Published on August 20, 2026
Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Jean Martin of Washtenaw County and Bryan Shirk of Branch County.
Shirk named 2026 Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on August 20, 2026
Branch County 4-H volunteer Bryan Shirk has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award.
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.
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.
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.
Farmers Leading the Way on Water Quality: Pay-for-Performance Program Launches in the Western Lake Erie Basin

Published on August 19, 2026
Pay-for-Performance program launches August 31, 2026
Why Have Tariffs Had so Little Impact on the Economy

Published on August 19, 2026
Recent US tariffs have caused inflation rather than broad economic harm. This muted impact occurs because the US is largely a service-based economy, global supply chains adapt, many goods enter duty-free, and retaliation is limited.
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!
Saying yes: How a Food Science and Human Nutrition student found community and confidence at Michigan State

Published on August 19, 2026
Food science student Cora Garling found community and confidence at MSU by saying yes to new experiences, from research and student organizations to leadership roles, internships and friendships that shaped her academic and career path.
A bold decision created a fishing success story

Published on August 19, 2026
Introducing salmon to the Great Lakes was one solution to a variety of problems, but it was not without risks.
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.