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Millennials in agriculture – Part 2

Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1

Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.
Chestnut weevils found at harvest

Published on October 6, 2017
As chestnut harvest begins in some areas of Michigan, there are reports of weevil issues in orchards.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4

Published on October 4, 2017
Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program.
When seconds count: Respectfully share the road during fall harvest

Published on October 3, 2017
Speed and reaction time are two major factors in safely navigating country roads during fall.
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 6, 2017

Published on September 6, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and, in some cases, actively managing for brown marmorated stink bug this season.
Meteorological responses to the Aug. 21 eclipse

Published on August 29, 2017
Effects of the recent eclipse were more than visual. Here’s what MSU’s Enviroweather measured.
Check labels for pre-harvest intervals

Published on August 28, 2017
You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires.