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Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program.
New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production

Published on October 2, 2023
Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Top four ‘favs’ from each Michigan Garden Plant Tour site

Published on August 16, 2023
Michigan State University Extension picks four plant cultivars or combinations at each trial garden participating in the Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
Disease detected on cukes in Saginaw County: Several counties have positive cucurbit downy mildew spores in air samples

Published on July 19, 2023
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.