MSU Extension Hops

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  New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

  Published on January 7, 2021
  MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.

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  Beer, Hops, Barley: Virtual Winter Conference registration now open

  Published on December 18, 2020
  Michigan Brewers Guild, Master Brewers Association-MI, and Michigan State University partner to offer expanded virtual conference.

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  Educational opportunities for hop growers this winter

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Despite the cancellation of in-person programming, growers have some great “hopportunities” this winter.

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  Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24

  Published on November 20, 2020
  Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available online before the end of the year

  Published on November 17, 2020
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online opportunities available.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

  Published on November 6, 2020
  With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.

• A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

  Published on November 4, 2020
  The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.

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  Postharvest hopyard considerations

  Published on September 22, 2020
  With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year.