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News

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  2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on April 1, 2024
  Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.

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  Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

  Published on March 27, 2024
  For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on March 26, 2024
  2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.

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  Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop

  Published on March 6, 2024
  This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess.

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  MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024

  Published on February 29, 2024
  The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season.

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  What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

  Published on February 23, 2024
  How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.

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  MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December

  Published on November 6, 2023
  Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

  Published on October 19, 2023
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.

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  Why test soil in the fall?

  Published on August 28, 2023
  Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.

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  Drought resources for Michigan farmers

  Published on June 15, 2023
  A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.