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Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension
Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2020
Published on April 21, 2020
A cold, windy week with several hard radiation freezes killed open flowers on blooming apricots and plums. Damage to most tree fruit crops was spotty, depending on the crop and location. -
Online review now available for private pesticide applicators
Published on April 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension. -
Register for the 2020 Grape Kickoff Webinar on April 23
Published on April 16, 2020
Learn about early season grape management, pest, disease and weed management. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Apricot bloom has begun in southwest Michigan. Cold, windy weather could cause freeze injury to the most advanced flowering fruit crops. -
Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on April 14, 2020
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you. -
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture
Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020
Published on April 7, 2020
Buds are swelling and beginning to open for many fruit crops in southwest Michigan. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 7, 2020
Published on April 7, 2020
With warmer temperatures over the last week, green tissue is starting to be seen on a few fruit crops. Dry soils have allowed some planting to begin.