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  Christmas Trees

  MSU Extension’s programming for Christmas tree growers utilizes field educators, campus-based specialists and researchers to provide educational programming.

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• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on March 1, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.

• Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production

  Published on April 12, 2016
  Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

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  Exploring opportunities: Growing industrial hemp in Michigan

  Published on July 8, 2019
  Industrial hemp was legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill and is a new opportunity for Michigan growers. Join a four-part webinar series on growing industrial hemp, especially in greenhouse production.

• Hiring top-notch farm labor means digging deep

  Published on January 25, 2013
  Recruiting, hiring and keeping the best farm workers require careful planning and knowing how to select the best people for the job.

• What are your biggest ornamental pest and PGR issues?

  Published on April 1, 2011
  Steer future research by identifying your top insect, disease, weed, and PGR issues in a short IR-4 Program survey.

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  Participate in the 2017 Michigan Garden Plant Tour

  Published on June 7, 2017
  Join fellow greenhouse growers, landscapers, garden center operators and nursery growers in this coordinated open house from July 24 to Aug. 4, 2017.

• Michigan drought update for July 12, 2012

  Published on July 12, 2012
  Some hints of a pattern change are forecast.

• Clean Sweep program to highlight 2012 Fall Ag Day

  Published on August 14, 2012
  The annual Clean Sweep program and Fall Ag Day will be held on September 6. Farmers and homeowners are encouraged to bring their unwanted pesticides and mercury for safe disposal by authorities.

• Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy

  Published on December 11, 2012
  Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather.

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  MSU Enviro-weather station network growing

  Published on July 12, 2016
  Two new Enviro-weather stations have been added in Oceana County in 2016.

• Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!

  Published on February 13, 2013
  Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy!

• Online water use reporting must be completed by April 1

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Large volume agricultural water users have one month left to file their 2012 report with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

• Save the date for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19

  Published on August 16, 2013
  Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce the third annual Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb. 18-19 in East Lansing, Mich. We are releasing the date early to ensure you all have it on your calendar!

• Record-breaking warm weather advances beginning of growing season

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Recent, abnormally warm weather is putting us at least two or more weeks ahead of schedule, bringing most perennial crops and vegetation out of their protective dormant states.

• Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index

  Published on August 9, 2012
  A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas.

• Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand

  Published on November 1, 2013
  MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators.

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  New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.

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  Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 5, 2017

  Published on May 5, 2017
  Adult pine false webworm are active, mowing wet turf can cause problems and use fresh soil media when planting containers.

• Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach

  Published on January 17, 2013
  Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20.

• Plan now for winter storage of pesticides

  Published on November 3, 2015
  Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter.