News

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.
Preparing chestnut orchards for winter

Published on November 2, 2018
With harvest over and cold weather moving in, chestnut growers should be preparing orchards for winter.
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
Trey Malone: Four things I’ve learned about chestnuts (so far)

Published on September 12, 2018
Assistant professor Trey Malone dives into the Michigan chestnut industry and his work with chestnut growers.
Northeast Michigan Chestnut Field Day set for Sept. 15, 2018

Published on August 17, 2018
Join Nick and Abby Johnson on their farm in Rogers City to learn about the feasibility of chestnut production in northeastern Lower Michigan.
Midwest Chestnut Producers Council Farm Tour

Published on July 31, 2018
Join us August 25 to learn about chestnut production in Michigan, raise money for research, and connect with other growers.
Rogers Reserve sponsors Aug. 11 Chestnut Pest Management Session

Published on July 19, 2018
Join us to learn about disease management in chestnut, from the field to the processing line.
Be on the lookout for Asian chestnut gall wasp

Published on June 26, 2018
Asian chestnut gall wasp is present in southwest Michigan. Scout carefully and continue to comply with the state quarantine. Importing plant material from states with known infestations is prohibited.