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2025 MSU Custom Work Rates Report

Published on December 10, 2024
The 2025 report covers a wide range of field machine operations.
The future of livestock farming: How social media is shaping U.S. public opinion on animal welfare and sustainability

Published on December 9, 2024
Public perception and trust play a critical role in advancing sustainable and ethical practices in animal agriculture.
2025 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting to be held February 12

Published on December 9, 2024
Whether you’re a large or small vegetable farm, conventional or organic, growers of all types can find value with this year’s educational agenda.
Preparing small ruminants for kidding and lambing

Published on December 9, 2024
With kidding and lambing season right around the corner, owners should prepare their animals to get the best outcome.
2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on December 9, 2024
The Michigan Manure Summit is an annual educational event that provides updates on the science and best practices of manure management.
Corporate Transparency Act webinar recording is now available on the Michigan State University Extension website

Published on December 9, 2024
Video recording covers filing tips, an example filing, and Q&A discussion.
Pre-register for the 2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on December 6, 2024
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 14-15 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.
Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
Coming up next week at GLEXPO: Pesticide Core Review and MDARD testing, RUP credits, and Worker Protection Safety training in English and Spanish, December 12

Published on December 6, 2024
Register now for the Pesticide Core Review and Worker Protection Safety Training at GLEXPO 2024 on Dec. 12. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon, complete the required EPA WPS training and earn RUP credits.
Tropilaelaps mite information for beekeepers

Published on December 6, 2024
Resources for learning about Tropilaelaps spp., mites that can parasitize various species of honey bees, including Apis mellifera.