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Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on November 12, 2018
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on Dec. 11, 2018, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule
Published on November 7, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs.
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An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 3 - Composting horse manure
Published on November 7, 2018
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan.
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An 8 step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 4 - Manure transfer and application
Published on November 7, 2018
It's important to have knowledge of the type of spreader/equipment you plan to utilize for manure transfer and/or application.
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Tar spot is impacting corn yields and causing stalk lodging during harvest
Published on November 6, 2018
We are seeing widespread incidence of corn tar pot in southwest Michigan as fields open up for harvest.
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Laws about pesticides: Residues
Published on November 2, 2018
Many consumers wonder about the safety of pesticides in our food system. Let’s explore the various laws in place to help keep our food supply safe.
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2018 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo emphasizes practical application
Published on November 2, 2018
Education sessions focus on retail strategies, nutrition and substrates, pest management and spray application.
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Register now for biological control for winter greenhouse growers online course
Published on November 2, 2018
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Dec. 7, 2018.
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Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting winter course now open
Published on November 2, 2018
Participants will to learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes Dec. 7, 2018.
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Sign up today for winter greenhouse online courses
Published on November 2, 2018
Greenhouse growers can sign up for Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting (English or Spanish), Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers (English or Spanish) and Floriculture Root Zone Management during November.
