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Published on September 30, 2025
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Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 10, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?

Published on September 11, 2025
Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process.
Stop irrigating soybeans like corn and see the difference

Published on September 11, 2025
A new Extension bulletin highlights how soybeans respond differently to water than corn and offers irrigation strategies to maximize yields.
2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients

Published on September 11, 2025
Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Keri Bancroft of Grand Traverse County and Lynn Olthof of Ottawa County.
Olthof named 2025 Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on September 11, 2025
Ottawa County 4-H volunteer Lynn Olthof has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award.
Bancroft named 2025 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on September 11, 2025
Grand Traverse County 4-H volunteer Keri Bancroft has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 11, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Seed corn harvest continues, and storage potato harvest started. Commercial corn started to hit black layer.
Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

Published on September 11, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.