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Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course
Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course. -
Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress
Published on October 11, 2022
Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management. -
Tips for improving the water quality performance of conservation drainage practices
Published on October 10, 2022
Learn which pipe property improves the water quality performance of saturated buffers, denitrifying bioreactors and phosphorus removal structures. -
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing
Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site. -
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education
Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued. -
Useful tips for produce safety water sampling and the opportunity to learn more
Published on August 23, 2022
Water sampling to meet on-farm produce safety rules and GAP requirements can be confusing. This article offers a few tips to doing it right and announces an opportunity to learn more. -
First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan
Published on August 18, 2022
A new insect brings new problems. -
Considering the flow of food in pack shed design
Published on August 9, 2022
Early in the process of planning a pack shed, think how food moves from harvest until it leaves the care of the operation. Tracing the flow of food helps pinpoint potential sources of contamination that might not otherwise be apparent. -
Mechanical weed control field day coming to southwest Michigan
Published on August 9, 2022
Join us Sept. 14, 2022, for a full day of weeding tool demonstrations and exhibits for both vegetables and row crops.