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Register for the Michigan grape spring kickoff meeting

Published on March 30, 2026
Practical research updates, grower-focused discussions, and seasonal insights to help you start the 2026 vineyard season with confidence.
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.
Haemonchus contortus thrives in the Upper Midwestern United States

Published on March 27, 2026
Haemonchus contortus, also known as the barber pole worm, is the dominant parasite of sheep and goats in the Upper Midwest. Understanding local gastrointestinal nematode populations helps producers develop effective control programs.
Planning physical activity for children’s sensory processing differences

Published on March 26, 2026
When physical activity is designed to meet children’s sensory needs, they’re more likely to start and stick with an active lifestyle – and be more focused throughout the day.
Avoid Salmonella when handling baby birds

Published on March 26, 2026
Follow these basic guidelines when handling live poultry to avoid contracting Salmonella.
Kaela Panicucci successfully defended her master’s thesis in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB)

Published on March 26, 2026
Kaela’s work addresses a major bottleneck in potato improvement by advancing diploid breeding, which ultimately impacts their ability to hybridize
Control weeds early to spring into successful weed management

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on April 2 with guest speaker Christy Sprague, a weeds specialist at Michigan State University.
Take the certified applicator exam in English or Spanish in Kalamazoo County on April 7

Published on March 26, 2026
The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held in both English and Spanish on April 7 in Kalamazoo. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.
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Published on March 26, 2026
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New Study on Cage-Free Policy Transition Involving the Hospitality Sector

Published on March 26, 2026
This report was commissioned by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) to support informed discussion and learning among its members regarding cage-free egg sourcing across global hospitality markets.