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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.
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.
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.
How to identify and manage take-all patch

Published on September 23, 2026
Preventive control is the key to managing take-all patch in turfgrass.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 22, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Main apple harvest season is underway while we wait on fall weather to arrive.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Golden Delicious and Jonagold are mature this week. Cooler temperatures this week should drive more color development, but it’s important to harvest at the right maturity.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 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.
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day postponement date set

Published on September 21, 2026
The field day, which was postponed due to crop progress and weather issues, is now set for Tuesday, Sept. 29. Online registration is extended through Thursday, Sept. 24.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 17, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Soybeans and corn are finishing up kernel fill and drying down. Seed corn and potato harvesters ran as weather permitted.