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The 2025 southwest Michigan field crops season in review
Published on November 5, 2025
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2025 crop season in southwest Michigan. -
Essential irrigation winterization tips before freezing temperatures hit
Published on November 3, 2025
A few preventive steps this fall can make all the difference next season. Learn how to prepare your irrigation system for winter. -
Adventure awaits at the 2025 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness
Published on October 23, 2025
This December, embark on a quest to change your clients’ field crops fate by listening to the latest research on pest and crop management. Five RUP and 5.5 CCA credits are available. -
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants
Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects. -
Session de Revisión, en inglés y español, para Aplicadores de Pesticidas y Examen de MDARD en La GLEXPO 2025 –– 11 de diciembre, 2026
Published on October 20, 2025
Al final de la sesión, tome el examen de MDARD para obtener la licencia o si ya la tiene obtenga los créditos RUP para renovarla. -
MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicator recertification
Published on October 16, 2025
The Michigan State University Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) announces its first webinar series running from fall through winter, helping Michigan pesticide applicators earn RUP credits and stay current on safety and regulatory topics. -
Using cover crops in the home garden
Published on October 15, 2025
Integrating cover crops in home gardens is a good way to build soil and to get a jump start on next year's garden fertility needs. -
2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and MDARD Testing offered in English and Spanish, December 11
Published on October 9, 2025
Register now for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2025 on December 11. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon in English or Spanish and earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity! -
Interseeding cover crops into corn and soybeans in Michigan: Lessons learned
Published on October 9, 2025
Michigan farmers have found creative ways to get cover crops in earlier. Here are some interseeding tips we have learned from trial (and some error). -
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026
Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing.
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