News

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.
Fall means farm equipment on roads

Published on September 26, 2017
Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely.
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.
USDA Rural Development National Value-added Producer Grant opens

Published on September 6, 2017
Farmers are invited to apply for planning or operating funds through Jan. 31, 2018.
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.
Understanding growing degree-days

Published on August 25, 2017
Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests.
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.