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FAQ regarding new Worker Protection Standards changes

Published on January 17, 2017
Frequently asked questions regarding the new Worker Protection Standards requirements for medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.
Barley grower survey launched

Published on January 5, 2017
As interest grows for malting barley, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers at UPREC are striving to address needs including variety suitability, disease and pest management, and fertility recommendations.
Registration now open for the 2017 Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference

Published on December 16, 2016
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Brewers Guild are pleased to announce that registration for the third annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference is now open. This event will take place March 2-3, 2017, in Detroit.
Preliminary data from the 2016 malting barley trials is now available

Published on December 15, 2016
Drought stress through much of the state impacted yields, but overall, disease pressure and pre-harvest sprout were down.
Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online

Published on November 2, 2016
Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required.
Spartan barley on tap

Published on October 17, 2016
The long-awaited Spartan barley will soon be featured at New Holland’s Pub in Holland, Mich.
Beer, hard cider and wines new to Making it in Michigan Marketplace Trade Show

Published on September 16, 2016
Michigan beer, hard cider, and wine producers are invited to exhibit at the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Trade Show for the first time ever.
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh

Published on August 24, 2016
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh fact sheet on Growing Hops provides advice for budding growers.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 11, 2016

Published on August 11, 2016
A month of above-normal temperatures and almost no measurable precipitation has intensified moisture stress in most crops across northeast Michigan.