MSU Extension Hops

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  Managing hop downy mildew in Michigan

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Downy mildew management requires early and consistent preventative management.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

  Published on March 27, 2020
  Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.

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  Bine and Dine! Monthly Hop webinar series

  Published on March 25, 2020
  Join live for monthly hop growing tips and best management practices.

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  COVID-19: Where can agricultural employers go to stay current on the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus?

  Published on March 19, 2020
  The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change daily and staying current on the latest changes for agricultural workers can be difficult.