News
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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. -
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. -
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. -
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions. -
Core manual/RUP review offered in Spanish on Feb. 27
Published on February 14, 2020
Prepare for the MDARD Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with this Spanish-speaking review session in West Olive, Michigan. -
Invasive spotted lanternfly workshop held in Berrien County on March 6
Published on February 11, 2020
Anyone that grows or maintains trees, vines or any woody plants should learn about this exotic invasive insect before it appears in Michigan. -
Pesticide manual review classes offered February through March in southeast Michigan
Published on February 6, 2020
Review classes for the MDARD exam will be offered in Jackson, Hillsdale, Adrian and Ann Arbor starting Feb. 19, 2020. -
Welcome impatiens back into your landscape
Published on January 20, 2020
MSU research provides a strategy to protect impatiens from the downy mildew disease. -
Categories 6 and 7A pesticide review classes in Washtenaw County start soon
Published on January 2, 2020
Prepare for 6 and 7A specific categories exams by attending optional pesticide review classes on Jan. 6 or 8, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. -
Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?
Published on December 26, 2019
A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.