News
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New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension
Published on December 10, 2019
This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners.
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Register now for 2020 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
Published on December 6, 2019
Pre-registration is open and agendas are set for the 2020 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show, held Jan. 14-15 in Acme, Michigan.
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How do I find pesticide education resources, review manuals and applicator tests?
Published on November 18, 2019
Use these frequently asked questions to find Worker Protection Standards (WPS) resources, purchase pesticide applicator review manuals, and sign up for MDARD pesticide applicator test.
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Should producers chase after yield?
Published on November 13, 2019
American farmers continually strive for higher yields. Something encouraged by the current pricing structure of raw agricultural products, but is chasing yield necessarily a good thing?
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Review sessions in Upper Peninsula with exams for state certified pesticide applicators
Published on November 13, 2019
Pre-exam study sessions offered during winter 2019-2020 for those seeking state pesticide applicator certification or recertification credits.
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Trouble controlling weeds? Submit seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Published on October 23, 2019
Submit seeds to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics to determine if herbicide resistance is impacting your farm.
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Interactive social media workshop emphasizes methods to grow your social media presence
Published on October 22, 2019
Register for an interactive workshop emphasizing social media 101, top 10 best practices and mastering your return on investment from social media for new to advanced growers and business owners.
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Pesticide manual review classes offered in southeast Michigan in 2020
Published on October 17, 2019
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending one of the optional review classes scheduled in multiple counties in southeast Michigan.
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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2020 by IR-4
Published on October 17, 2019
Participants at the 2019 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2020 IR-4 food-use research program.
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Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research
Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement.
