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Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators
Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core. -
Coming up next week at GLEXPO: Pesticide Core Review and MDARD testing, RUP credits, and Worker Protection Safety training in English and Spanish, December 12
Published on December 6, 2024
Register now for the Pesticide Core Review and Worker Protection Safety Training at GLEXPO 2024 on Dec. 12. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon, complete the required EPA WPS training and earn RUP credits. -
Pre-register for the 2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
Published on December 6, 2024
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 14-15 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry. -
Tropilaelaps mite information for beekeepers
Published on December 6, 2024
Resources for learning about Tropilaelaps spp., mites that can parasitize various species of honey bees, including Apis mellifera. -
Veggie chlorpyrifos update for 2025
Published on December 6, 2024
Chlorpyrifos can still be used on all labeled vegetable crops until June 30, 2025, and likely into the future for asparagus. -
MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing on MSU campus December 19
Published on December 4, 2024
MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and exam session at the MSU Pavilion on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. -
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?
Published on December 4, 2024
Apple scab fungus on backyard apple trees can leave plants with few leaves, but the tree is not dying. -
Michigan irrigation team coming to Great Lakes Expo 2024
Published on November 27, 2024
Speakers at the Great Lakes Expo irrigation session will share information on managing irrigation and improved irrigation practices. Attendees will be introduced to the MSU Irrigation Scheduling App and can receive help with app setup. -
Michigan State University Extension to host 2024 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update
Published on November 26, 2024
Get the latest research-based recommendations on improving farm profitability, managing weeds, pests and diseases, and 2024 production year research review. -
Tree fruit sessions at the 2024 Great Lakes Expo
Published on November 22, 2024
Learn about integrated pest management, drones, cider and more this December at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo.