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

Published on April 1, 2022
2022 update! 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.
Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference gets a makeover

Published on December 3, 2021
MSU Extension, Michigan Brewers Guild and Master Brewers Association are bringing hop and barley growers expanded educational and networking opportunities via a conference Jan. 12-14, 2022. Registration is open!
MSU Extension “barley” able to contain excitement about small grains for brewing and distilling field day

Published on June 18, 2021
In-person event at MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station to showcase small grains for brewing and distilling on June 25, 2021.
In-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to highlight research at Kellogg Biological Station

Published on June 1, 2021
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will host an in-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to showcase multiple variety and management trials on June 25, 2021.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

Published on March 6, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.
Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems

Published on February 9, 2021
Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.”
Grains for Brewing and Distilling Virtual Happy Hours return for 2021

Published on January 29, 2021
Join the discussion during these Virtual Happy Hours to learn from experts about small grains for brewing and distilling.
New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

Published on January 7, 2021
MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.