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MDARD in-person core testing and core review offered in Shiawassee County
Published on April 5, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test on April 30 in Owosso, Michigan. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Wheat watchers week of April 1, 2024
Published on April 4, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with soil fertility
Published on April 3, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 11 for soil fertility recommendations. -
Early season reminders for key application timings of dormant and delayed-dormant fruit sprays
Published on April 3, 2024
Phenological stages are likely to move quickly when weather warms up this spring. -
Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan
Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
The region is cooling off after a hot start to the growing season. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
There is still some time for dormant and early season pest and disease control in the northwest region, but trees will be moving quickly through growth stages once warm temperatures return. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024
Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development. -
Making customer connections in cover crops: Join the cover crop service provider directory
Published on April 1, 2024
Developing a resource for landowners in Michigan to easily access cover crop seed and service providers.