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Virtual opportunities to learn about beekeeping in spring 2026

Published on February 5, 2026
Michigan State University Extension and other organizations offer several webinars and online opportunities to learn about beekeeping.
Registration is open for the Pest and Crop Management Update on February 27 in Frankenmuth

Published on February 5, 2026
Field crop producers will hear 2026 updates and integrated pest management pesticide recommendations for the Saginaw Valley and Thumb of Michigan.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on February 5, 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.
MDARD requests comments on weevil control of spotted knapweed (star thistle)

Published on February 5, 2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) requests comments from beekeepers and other stakeholders by March 6 for input on potential use of insects for control of spotted knapweed (also known as star thistle) in Michigan.
Annual chestnut growers meeting open to the public

Published on February 2, 2026
The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council annual educational and business meeting will take place March 13-14, 2026.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered in Flint on February 24

Published on January 28, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the private or commercial core, fumigation or aerial standard test. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2026

Published on January 27, 2026
Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
Insect and Disease IPM Scouting Guide for Michigan Apples now a downloadable PDF

Published on January 22, 2026
A free PDF download is now available for the new apple scouting pocket guide from MSU Extension.