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Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Michigan’s H-2A wage offers in first half of Fiscal Year 2026

Published on June 16, 2026
Recent changes have important implications for Michigan growers, especially those hiring workers for harvest, equipment operation, trucking, packing and other tasks.
Michigan hop crop report – June 4, 2026

Published on June 5, 2026
Warm and dry weather equals optimum growing conditions for hops.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Michigan hop pest report – May 22, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Michigan hopyards are in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers should scout regularly and thoroughly.
Michigan hop crop report – May 22, 2026

Published on May 26, 2026
Warm, dry weather on the horizon will kick hops into gear.
The 2026 MSU Weed Tour is June 24

Published on May 22, 2026
Join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.
2026 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 13, 2026
Herbicide resistance screening is conducted by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics every year. In 2025, there was a rise in waterhemp submissions.
Michigan hop pest report – week of May 11, 2026

Published on May 13, 2026
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers should scout regularly and thoroughly.