MSU Extension Grapes

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  Pre-register for the 2024 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  Published on November 28, 2023
  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 16-17 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

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  Grape growers rejoice, the Great Lakes Expo grape section is here!

  Published on November 22, 2023
  The Great Lakes Expo invites grape growers to a symposium of innovation and insight.

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  Post-harvest vineyard care: Securing uniformity and abundant yields for your next vineyard season

  Published on November 21, 2023
  Nurture your vines for success. Follow these tips for post-harvest care to ensure consistency and bountiful harvests in the seasons to come.

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  MSU Extension to host Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing during GLEXPO

  Published on November 14, 2023
  MSU Extension in partnership with MDARD will host a 2024 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing at GLEXPO on Dec. 7, 2023.

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  MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December

  Published on November 6, 2023
  Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

  Published on October 19, 2023
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.

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  University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool

  Published on October 11, 2023
  Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

  Published on October 9, 2023
  Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center

  Published on October 2, 2023
  Michael de Schaaf has been named farm manager effective Oct. 1.

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  New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production

  Published on October 2, 2023
  Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.