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Become a champion for pollinators with new online course from MSU
Published on June 27, 2018
Self-paced and free online course provides a broad view of issues around pollinators and their health. -
MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture
Published on May 23, 2018
MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan. -
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. -
Production of cut flowers and vegetables in high-tunnels
Published on May 14, 2018
Why produce flowers and vegetables in a high-tunnel rather than in an open field is certainly a legitimate question. -
What’s new in Botrytis control research?
Published on May 11, 2018
New fungicides, environmental control and sanitation can limit disease. -
Southwest Michigan pesticide collection date nears
Published on May 10, 2018
Unusable pesticides can be properly disposed at the upcoming southwest Michigan Clean Sweep event. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2
Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually. -
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. -
Hop plant protection and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
Published on May 7, 2018
Growers need to be cognizant of MRLs to avoid export issues. -
Shipping of hop plants and planting material to the pacific northwest prohibited by quarantine
Published on May 7, 2018
As growers and propagators look to source and sell planting materials, it's important to remember quarantine rules.