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Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Taste of the tropics: Coffee

Published on June 16, 2026
Coffee is grown in countries surrounding the equator where there are warm temperatures and steady rainfall year-round.
Michigan’s H-2A wage offers in first half of Fiscal Year 2026

Published on June 16, 2026
Recent changes have important implications for Michigan growers, especially those hiring workers for harvest, equipment operation, trucking, packing and other tasks.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Statewide monitoring network for cucurbit downy mildew verifies the 2026 arrival of spores in four Michigan counties

Published on May 29, 2026
Early alert issued for the state’s cucumber growers.
Boxwood leafminer: A hidden pest in plain sight

Published on May 26, 2026
Springtime reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active last summer.
Counseling services for Michigan agricultural workers resume with federal support

Published on April 28, 2026
Counseling services for Michigan’s agricultural community have been restored following a lapse in funding that left many without support.
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Published on April 17, 2026
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.
When flooding hits, MSU Extension is here to help

Published on April 17, 2026
Whether you’re a homeowner, farmer, parent or concerned community leader, MSU Extension offers trusted support during severe weather.