MSU Extension Hops

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  Dog Star Hops takes home coveted Chinook Cup for second year in a row

  Published on January 26, 2023
  Michigan hop farms are recognized for excellence at the 2023 Michigan Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show.

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  Exploring soil health in perennial fruit crops at Great Lakes Expo

  Published on November 28, 2022
  The Michigan State University Extension fruit team is excited to have an entire session dedicated to soil health in fruit crops.

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  Attracting and retaining employees: An introductory workshop at the Great Lakes Expo

  Published on November 9, 2022
  Agricultural labor program on Dec. 6, 2022, features regional specialists in employment and human resources.

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

  Published on October 31, 2022
  Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 19, 2022
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for fall 2022 and winter 2023

  Published on October 17, 2022
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.

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  Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course

  Published on October 13, 2022
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course.

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  Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress

  Published on October 11, 2022
  Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

  Published on September 30, 2022
  Participants at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2023 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 30, 2022

  Published on August 30, 2022
  This is the last fruit scouting report of the season. Happy harvests.