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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 8, 2026

Published on July 9, 2026
Wild swings in weather across the region have growers facing a diversity of adversity.
Agrivoltaic opportunities: Grow crops in solar energy systems

Published on July 6, 2026
Michigan farmers grow crops well suited for solar projects.
Planting for profit and diversity: Can growing native plant seed be a new cropping option?

Published on July 6, 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.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 1, 2026

Published on July 1, 2026
Beat the heat this week by being proactive about human and crop health.
Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer

Published on June 29, 2026
A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.
Managing cucumber beetles and squash bugs at the same time

Published on June 24, 2026
Cucumber beetles and squash bugs often appear at the same time, but they do not respond equally to insecticides. Understanding your options can help improve control, reduce costs, and avoid unnecessary sprays.
EPA seeks public comment on draft fungicide strategy to protect endangered species

Published on June 24, 2026
The 60-day public comment period ends on June 29, 2026.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 24, 2026

Published on June 24, 2026
Early vegetable harvest underway, rainy and stormy conditions increase disease and insect risks.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 23, 2026
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