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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. -
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. -
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! -
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. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance gains ground in Michigan and nationwide
Published on September 18, 2025
Register for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance webinar scheduled for October 9, 2025. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Cost of Production spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension
Published on September 2, 2025
Cost of Production is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series. -
New EPA tool helps growers comply with pesticide runoff and drift mitigation requirements related to the Endangered Species Act
Published on August 27, 2025
Growers and pesticide applicators working to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act requirements now have a new tool at their disposal. -
Hay for horses, pancakes for people, fun learning for all at the 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event
Published on August 22, 2025
Nearly 1,200 people attended Michigan State University Extension’s 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event hosted at the Michigan State University Horse Teaching and Research Center.