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Virtual opportunities to learn about beekeeping and pollinators in February 2024
Published on February 2, 2024
Michigan State University Extension and Penn State Extension offer several webinars and online courses in February 2024 to learn about beekeeping and pollinators. -
The 2024 Field Crops Webinar Series kicks off with a discussion on wildlife damage in field crops
Published on January 30, 2024
James DeDecker, MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center director, and Monica Jean, MSU Extension field crops educator, discuss Repellant and Palatability trial results. -
Updated bulletin on biological control agents for greenhouse pests available for free download
Published on January 25, 2024
Updated bulletin provides photos and lists the commercially available beneficial insects, their target insects and key facts about biocontrol agents. -
Vegetable program at Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days to focus on regional projects and opportunities
Published on January 19, 2024
A full day program has been designed at Michiana’s premier specialty crop conference to incorporate regional research, risk management opportunities and a goal setting period for Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center’s vegetable program. -
Planning for pollination of fruit crops
Published on January 19, 2024
Pollination service contracts can clarify expectations for both beekeepers and growers during crop bloom. -
EPA issues advisory for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives
Published on January 18, 2024
Advisory from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the applicability of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives. -
Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on January 17, 2024
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 19 through March 1 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference. -
2024 Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days is less than a month away
Published on January 12, 2024
Don’t forget to register for the expanded Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days conference and exhibitor show on Feb. 7-8 in Benton Harbor. -
2024 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting to be held February 20
Published on January 5, 2024
Learn from and engage with vegetable Extension specialists and educators on a variety of important topics. -
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2024
Published on January 4, 2024
Join the Michigan State University Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.