News

Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026

Published on December 19, 2025
This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon.
Registration now open: 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on December 19, 2025
Uniting vineyard, winery and tasting room professionals for two days of practical education and industry connection.
Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2026

Published on December 18, 2025
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop.
The Michigan Cover Crop Selector Tool has been updated

Published on December 15, 2025
Agriculture professionals and farmers came together to update the online decision-making tool including new cover crops and adjusted seeding dates.
Final call to register for Michigan Soybean On-farm Research Update meetings in January

Published on December 15, 2025
Michigan Soybean Committee and MSU Extension will be hosting on-farm soybean research update meetings in a town near you. Register soon to guarantee your seat and a free lunch.
Tropilaelaps mite information for beekeepers

Published on December 10, 2025
Resources for learning about Tropilaelaps spp., mites that can parasitize various species of honey bees, including Apis mellifera.
2026 Bulletins Live! Two hands-on training and open houses

Published on December 10, 2025
Catch up on new compliance requirements for pesticide applicators by attending a training or open house in February and March.
MSU Extension and USDA launch new beginning farmer resource

Published on December 9, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

Published on December 8, 2025
Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.
Michigan State and Purdue Extension to host Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation Meeting

Published on December 8, 2025
New name, same great insights. The Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation returns February 25 with tools to increase irrigation decision-making and crop management. Attendees can earn Michigan RUP, CCA and Indiana PARP/CCH credits.