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Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018
Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan. -
Join us for the 2017 Thumb Ag Day on Dec. 13
Published on December 8, 2017
Make plans to attend this premier agricultural education and trade show in Michigan’s Thumb. -
Results from 2017 growing season trials available at Thumb Ag Reviews
Published on November 22, 2017
Four locations in Michigan’s Thumb region will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses. -
Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy
Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License. -
The Michigan Corn Stover Project — Part 4: Stover harvest implications
Published on October 18, 2017
On-farm research sheds light on what impacts corn stover harvesting will have on farming operations in Michigan. -
Pea and oat trial in Upper Peninsula completed — Part 2: Feed quality
Published on October 6, 2017
A replicated trial of four oat and pea combinations showed difference in feed quality between oat varieties. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4
Published on October 4, 2017
Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Corn silage refresher - Part 2: Analyzing and adjusting during harvest
Published on October 2, 2017
The harvesters are rolling, but do you know what to analyze, how to adjust and the optimal protocols to ensure high quality silage? -
Pea and oat trial in Upper Peninsula completed — Part 1: Yields
Published on September 28, 2017
A replicated trial of four oat and pea combinations showed no significant yield differences between oat varieties at early or late harvest. However, the average yields based on harvest date were significantly different. -
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.