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Spring Enrollment for Online Food Law Courses

Published on September 28, 2026
Classes begin January 19, 2027.
Registration now open for MSU Christmas Tree Root Rot Workshop

Published on September 28, 2026
Learn more about root rot pathogens in Christmas tree production with Dr. Pratima Devkota at this in-person, hands-on event.
Farm Financial Resiliency Resources guide now available

Published on September 28, 2026
This factsheet highlights resources available to help farms better position themselves to withstand economic stress.
MSU Extension to hold free office hours for farm financial recordkeeping software questions and consultations

Published on September 28, 2026
In these free online sessions, we will discuss with you factors to consider when evaluating accounting software and compare options that can help your farm.
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course returns in January 2027

Published on September 28, 2026
The course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions and become effective stewards of Michigan's inland lakes.
Environmental consequences of replacing polyethylene packaging in the United States and Europe

Published on September 26, 2026
PE often had lower environmental impacts than alternatives. Substitution could increase mass up to fourfold and GHG emissions substantially. Reuse, recycling, and PCR outcomes depend on logistics, infrastructure, and region-specific LCA.
An assessment of PE packaging systems and alternatives in the United States: Understanding impacts of substitute, reduce, reuse and recycle strategies

Published on September 26, 2026
Environmental impacts varied by packaging level and product inclusion. Single-use PE generally outperformed reusable formats, while reusable glass and metal performed better than single-use alternatives. Pyrolysis PE was comparable to virgin PE.
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from Proven Winners Carleton Display Gardens

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 2 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from Mast Young Plants

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 3 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from the MSU Trial Gardens

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 4 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from DGI Propagators

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 1 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites. 
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from Pell Greenhouses

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 5 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from Walters Gardens

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 7 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2026: Favorites from Raker-Roberta’s Trial Gardens

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 6 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2026 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Let’s play nice and shine: Twelve stellar compatible combinations

Published on September 25, 2026
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Planting the perfect combination basket or container is both an art and a science. Consider color combinations, plant vigor and habit when planting combination containers.
The Long Pipeline: How Global Fuel Shocks Reshape the Michigan Economy

Published on September 25, 2026
Global fuel shocks affect Michigan more than many states because its economy depends heavily on manufacturing, agriculture, trucking, and auto production. As fuel costs rise, consumers, businesses, farms, and supply chains all face added pressure.
2027 Cost of Production projection tools now available

Published on September 25, 2026
The updated cost of production Excel-based tool for corn, soybeans, and wheat is now available from MSU Extension.
Nutrient removal rates in harvested grain: corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, dry beans and canola

Published on September 24, 2026
Nutrient removal by harvested portions of grain crops is an important consideration in deciding fertilizer rates.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Concise, research-based updates on weather trends, vine development, pest pressure and disease risk.
Emerging leaf spot disease of corn under investigation in Michigan

Published on September 23, 2026
A leaf spot resembling Phaeosphaeria leaf spot or maize white spot has been observed in multiple Michigan counties, and researchers are seeking samples to identify the causal organism.