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Pre-register for the 2023 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on December 9, 2022
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 17-18 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry and much more.
Exploring soil health in perennial fruit crops at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 28, 2022
The Michigan State University Extension fruit team is excited to have an entire session dedicated to soil health in fruit crops.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 19, 2022
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for fall 2022 and winter 2023

Published on October 17, 2022
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course

Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course.
Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress

Published on October 11, 2022
Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management.
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics

Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

Published on September 30, 2022
Participants at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2023 IR-4 food-use research program.
Michigan grape scouting report – September 21, 2022

Published on September 22, 2022
September is a key month for Michigan grape growers and it is the time to focus on disease and bird management to protect clusters. Sour rot and botrytis are being reported around the state.