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Bulletins Live! Two and PALM hands-on training coming to Huron County

Published on March 13, 2026
Confused on all this talk about Bulletins Live! Two and Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM)? Come join MSU Extension on March 25 to learn more.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Fruit Pest Management course

Published on March 12, 2026
MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program launched a new self-paced online course to help pesticide applicators strengthen fruit pest management skills while earning RUP recertification credits.
Updates to the 2026 Fruit Management Guide

Published on March 11, 2026
Summary of pesticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2026 MSU Fruit Management Guide (E-154).
Register for the 2026 MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In

Published on March 3, 2026
Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop on April 8.
Pesticide label changes coming to a shelf near you

Published on March 2, 2026
Agricultural pesticide applicators need to carefully review labels for changes related to the Endangered Species Act.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on March 2, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
First webinar of the 2026 International Orchard Meetup Series set for February 27

Published on February 9, 2026
Whether you are a fruit grower with ample experience, modest experience or just getting started, the 2026 International Virtual Orchard Meetups will be the right setting for you to ask questions and find alternative solutions.
Recording of using the Michigan peach cost of production study webinar is now available

Published on January 26, 2026
Learn how to navigate the spreadsheets and apply them to your farm.
Cold weather is coming, but is it too cold for fruit? Likely not.

Published on January 21, 2026
Cold temperatures are forecast late this week, but should not damage fruit buds for the majority of Michigan.