• Mar 5

    Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference 2025

    March 5, 2025 8:30AM – 4:00PM Elkhart County Fairgrounds Ag Hall, 17746 County Rd 34, Goshen, IN

    Michigan State University Extension and Purdue University Extension will host a conference that will address water use and its effect on nutrient, weed and disease management in corn and soybeans for growers around the Michigan-Indiana state line.

  • Mar 5

    Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

    March 5, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Lapeer County MSU Extension Office, 1800 Imlay City Road Suite 1, Lapeer, MI 48446

    Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

  • Mar 6

    Slug and Bugs

    March 6, 2025 8:00AM – 9:00AM Zoom

    A look into fields unusual munching activity. What is the common pest? Slugs! We will discuss some of the factors that led to the issue and some ways to mitigate the risk. (RUP and CCA credits offered, pending approval)

  • Mar 6

    Challenges and Opportunities in Growing Canola

    March 6, 2025 10:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom

    Want to go beyond corn, soybean, and wheat? Learn about growing canola at the Kellogg Biological Station through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, including challenges with planting, harvest, and emerging pests and diseases. RUP & CCA Credits Offered

  • Mar 6

    Challenges and Opportunities in No-Till

    March 6, 2025 10:30AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    What happens when you take away tillage? Christine Charles, MSU Extension educator, will share some lessons learned from farmers’ experiences in transitioning to no-till. RUP & CCA Credits Offered, pending approval.

  • Mar 6

    Digital Agriculture and Precision Technologies: Precision Conservation Strategies

    March 6, 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Look into the crystal ball and see that the future of ag is digital. Precision ag technology offers powerful insights for making decisions to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impact. RUP & CCA credits offered, pending approval.

  • Mar 11

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-11-25 West Branch

    March 11, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Ogemaw County Office - 205 S. Eight St., West Branch, MI 48661

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

  • Mar 12

    Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

    March 12, 2025 8:30AM – 10:30AM Saginaw County MSU Extension Office, 723 Emerson Street, Saginaw, MI 48607

    Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

  • Mar 12

    Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

    March 12, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM Bay County MSU Extension Office, 515 Center Ave. Suite G-102, Bay City, MI 48708

    Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

  • Mar 13

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-13-25 Jackson

    March 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Jackson County - 1715 Lansing Ave., Room CR005, Jackson, MI 49202

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.