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Michigan chestnut scouting report – May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
We will be tracking chestnut development, management and pest pressure this season. Subscribe to our newsletter to ensure you don’t miss any important information.
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.
The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release

Published on March 29, 2017
Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees.
Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 2 of 2

Published on March 21, 2017
One way to be eligible for recertification as a pesticide applicator in Michigan is to earn a designated number and type of continuing education credits before your certification expires. How does that work?
Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 1 of 2

Published on March 21, 2017
In Michigan, it is illegal to sell, purchase or apply restricted use pesticides without holding a valid pesticide applicator’s certification or working on your own farm under the direct supervision of someone who does. What is that and how do you get one?
Are homemade pesticides legal?

Published on March 6, 2017
Homemade solutions to crop pests are nothing new, but are they legal?
Chestnut Orchard Establishment Workshop

Published on February 27, 2017
Join us to learn about commercial chestnut production in Michigan this April 2017!
Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.