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The 2025 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

Published on November 5, 2025
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2025 crop season in southwest Michigan.
Register now for online biological control for greenhouse growers course

Published on October 30, 2025
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting course now open

Published on October 30, 2025
Participants will learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
Register for the online Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops Course

Published on October 30, 2025
The course will guide you through the diagnostic process to learn what cultural, environmental, or nutritional factors can cause plant symptoms in greenhouse crops.
Enhance your skills with four greenhouse online courses

Published on October 30, 2025
Now through Jan. 1, 2026, you can sign up for four greenhouse production online courses: Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops, Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting, Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers, and Floriculture Root Zone Management.
Registration for online root zone management course now open

Published on October 30, 2025
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo 2025 delivers practical production and marketing strategies for next season

Published on October 28, 2025
Growers will learn from leading university and industry experts on plant quality, consumer engagement and pest management.
Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

Published on October 21, 2025
Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.
Winter canola planting progress across Michigan

Published on October 21, 2025
Canola planting kicks off in Michigan! Read more for updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.
Session de Revisión, en inglés y español, para Aplicadores de Pesticidas y Examen de MDARD en La GLEXPO 2025 –– 11 de diciembre, 2026

Published on October 20, 2025
Al final de la sesión, tome el examen de MDARD para obtener la licencia o si ya la tiene obtenga los créditos RUP para renovarla.