News

Don’t become another deadly statistic

Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.
2018 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 24, 2018
One new case of herbicide resistance was identified in Michigan from the 2017 growing season.
Winter damage on conifers beginning to show up

Published on April 13, 2018
Browning conifers may be due to winter injury.
Michigan conifer growers: Take our new online survey!

Published on March 5, 2018
This simple, quick and anonymous survey will help Michigan State University Extension serve conifer growers better.
New EQIP initiative to enhance monarch butterfly habitat in Michigan

Published on January 10, 2018
Landscapers, nursery owners and gardeners can receive financial assistance for creating or improving monarch butterfly habitat.
Early spring 2018 events for greenhouse, nursery and Christmas tree growers

Published on January 8, 2018
Seven events during the early spring focus on plant nutrition, marketing, sustainable nursery crop production, worker protection standards and solar power.
Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.
Christmas trees for connoisseurs: Try an exotic species this year

Published on November 22, 2017
Michigan Christmas tree farms are producing an ever-widening array of tree types, including exotic or lesser-known tree species.
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.