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Southeast Michigan Crop and Pest Management Update held in Hillsdale on February 20

Published on January 15, 2025
Hear from Michigan State University and Ohio State University specialists, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and get the latest MSU Weed Control Guide for Field Crops.
The crops don’t stop (at state lines)

Published on January 15, 2025
The Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference on March 5 will help growers and agribusiness professionals improve fields crops and irrigation management. Three Michigan RUP, 4.5 CCA and Indiana PARP and CCH credits are available.
Precision agriculture: Technologies and strategies in today’s world

Published on January 14, 2025
Today’s farm is vastly different than those of 30-50 years ago. With advancements in technology, proper utilization can lead to innovations that significantly boost productivity and profitability.
Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
Volunteer potato risk in Michigan

Published on November 21, 2024
Learn more about the risks and management of volunteer potatoes.
Herbicide plan for the 2025 season

Published on November 19, 2024
Update for field crop farmers on RUP credit opportunities, Bulletins Live! Two and herbicide strategies for the 2025 season.
EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

Published on November 11, 2024
Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.
The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

Published on October 31, 2024
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan.
Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses

Published on October 30, 2024
Following another year of declining prices, marketing strategies may need to focus on minimizing losses
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

Published on October 23, 2024
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.