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Hop training

Published on May 21, 2020
Best practices include proper bine selection and training date.
Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops

Published on May 19, 2020
In 2019, European corn borer did significant damage in a number of Michigan hopyards.
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.
Managing hop downy mildew in Michigan

Published on May 6, 2020
Downy mildew management requires early and consistent preventative management.
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension

Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster.
Online review now available for private pesticide applicators

Published on April 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension.
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.
Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications

Published on April 1, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns

Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.