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Registration for annual March chestnut meeting is open
Published on February 12, 2024
All chestnut growers are welcomed to join MSU Extension and the Midwest Chestnut Producers Council for this annual educational and networking meeting, March 8-9. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series continues February 19 with drainage considerations for soil health and water quality
Published on February 12, 2024
Ehsan Ghane and Monica Jean of MSU Extension will discuss how drainage and soil health are linked with water quality. -
Controlling erosion with cover crops
Published on February 9, 2024
Stop losing your most valuable asset. Plant cover crops. -
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan
Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health. -
Spring 2024 in-person beekeeping conferences in Michigan
Published on February 9, 2024
Michigan beekeeping associations host several in-person conferences for beekeepers. -
Turf update: Do I need to reapply snow mold fungicides?
Published on February 8, 2024
The mild winter weather has resulted in the possibility of new snow mold outbreaks and the need for golf course superintendents to reapply fungicides. -
Chlorpyrifos update for vegetable crops in 2024
Published on February 8, 2024
Chlorpyrifos can be used on all labeled vegetable crops in 2024. -
How to identify and manage nostoc in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 2
Published on February 7, 2024
Identifying nostoc early in container production can help growers develop an effective weed control plan. Part 2 discusses the management strategies of nostoc. -
How to identify and manage nostoc in nurseries and greenhouses – Part 1
Published on February 6, 2024
Identifying nostoc early in container production can help growers develop an effective control plan. Part 1 discusses the biology and identification of nostoc. -
Understanding the current situation with chlorpyrifos regulations and its potential use in Michigan tree fruit during the 2024 field season
Published on February 5, 2024
What the Dec. 28, 2023, court ruling means for Michigan tree fruit growers who would still like to use chlorpyrifos against labeled insect pests on bearing trees.