News

Chestnut farm tour to be held in Owosso on Sept. 7

Published on July 19, 2019
Join us Sept. 7, 2019, to learn about chestnut production in Michigan, raise money for research and connect with other growers.
Chestnut scouting report - June 3, 2019

Published on June 3, 2019
Growers should be scouting for potato leafhopper, which has arrived in the state.
Eight new stations added to the Enviroweather network

Published on May 14, 2019
The new stations are situated in important areas for fruit, vegetable and row crop production in west central Michigan.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 23, 2019

Published on April 23, 2019
Crop development updates for tart cherries, apples, peaches and sweet cherries.
Right-of-way pest management review class offered in Washtenaw County

Published on April 4, 2019
Participants can prepare for the right-of-way pest management (Category 6) commercial certification exam by attending an optional review class June 5, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Registration for orchard floor management workshop closes April 5

Published on April 1, 2019
Learn how to optimize weed control and manage pests at this afternoon program in Arcadia, Michigan, on April 10, 2019.
Updated 2019 registered pesticide list for Michigan chestnut producers

Published on March 5, 2019
Updated “Michigan Chestnut Management Guide” available for chestnut growers through Michigan State University Extension.
New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers

Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources accepting input on wildlife conflicts and other concerns

Published on November 21, 2018
Agricultural producers have a number of opportunities throughout December to provide feedback to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding wildlife conflicts and other natural resource management concerns.
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.