News
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Winery legislation meeting held April 3 in Traverse City
Published on March 8, 2019
Learn how the recent legislative changes may impact your winery and tasting room directly from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s Enforcement and Licensing Divisions.
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Preseason fruit IPM meetings to be held March 18 and 21 in southwest Michigan
Published on March 7, 2019
Preseason update for fruit growers on pest and disease control strategies for the 2019 growing season.
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Weekly fruit IPM meetings in southwest Michigan start April 15
Published on March 7, 2019
Monday updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease control developments during the growing season.
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Recent extreme cold events produced varied temperatures with varied results in Michigan’s viticulture areas
Published on February 13, 2019
The movement of Arctic air into the Great Lakes shows the importance of site and cultivar selection, the impact of lake effect, mixed viticulture and other considerations in wine grape production.
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MSU Grape School offered in Traverse City and Benton Harbor
Published on January 25, 2019
Explore ways to improve vineyard management, gain in-depth training in pest and disease control, understand grapevine physiology and discuss climate changes.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference celebrates diversity in agriculture
Published on January 24, 2019
Small- and medium-scale farmers come together for education and fellowship during the Feb. 9, 2019, conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in southeast Michigan
Published on January 23, 2019
Michigan State University Extension’s 2019 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management, as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on January 16, 2019
Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you.
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New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
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Seedless fruit is not something new
Published on January 3, 2019
Seedlessness in many fruits is a highly desirable trait and is due to natural causes, not genetic engineering techniques.
