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Grants for training farm educators and graduate student research

Published on March 14, 2024
Grant-writing support is available free of charge for all six North Central SARE grants and for Michigan SARE mini-grants.
Using sprinklers to protect blueberries from spring freezes

Published on March 12, 2024
Irrigation sprinklers can be used to protect plants from freezing when the expected lows are just below freezing. But, it's all about temperature. Irrigation will result in severe damage when the low is just below freezing.
Michigan grape growers should prepare for potential late winter freeze and early spring frost risks

Published on March 11, 2024
Michigan's warming winters bring earlier budbreak in grapevines. This can be beneficial for growth but increases the risk of spring frost damage. Ensure vineyard success in this changing climate by understanding dormancy and implementing frost protection.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Options for sourcing 1-MCP

Published on March 7, 2024
Competition in the marketplace for 1-MCP is growing as new sources of this potent apple ripening inhibitor proliferate.
Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop

Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess.
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP

Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 29, 2024
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 29, 2024
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.