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Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 16, 2026
Published on April 16, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 6 (jointing). Persistent precipitation over the past week slowed down field work. -
Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health
Published on April 9, 2026
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on April 7, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month. -
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth
Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits. -
Pesticide label changes coming to a shelf near you
Published on March 2, 2026
Agricultural pesticide applicators need to carefully review labels for changes related to the Endangered Species Act.