MSU Extension Hemp Production

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  MSU Extension to present at statewide hemp conference

  Published on January 9, 2020
  MSU Extension specialists and educators will present several talks on research efforts and related topics at the Midwest iHemp Expo in Lansing on Jan. 10-11, 2020.

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  Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for Feb. 5-6, 2020

  Published on December 30, 2019
  Attend educational sessions on grapes, blueberries, tree fruits, vegetables and, new to 2020, hemp.

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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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  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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  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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  Fall weed control reminders on late and prevent plant acres

  Published on October 16, 2019
  Recommendations for fall 2019 weed control that will set the stage for successful spring 2020 weed control

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  Survey input from industrial hemp growers needed for MSU research and Extension efforts

  Published on October 7, 2019
  Input regarding industrial hemp production practices and challenges will help ensure MSU research and Extension efforts can benefit industrial hemp growers.

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  MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops

  Published on September 10, 2019
  Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast focuses on industrial hemp production

  Published on August 7, 2019
  MSU Extension’s Field Crop Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 15 will discuss productions aspect of industrial hemp in Michigan