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  Pumpkins

  Pumpkins news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.

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  Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive

  Published on April 4, 2018
  Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health.

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  Commercial specialty crop growers should register with Driftwatch

  Published on March 26, 2018
  Dicamba-resistant crop acreage is expected to increase, and with it the potential for non-target crop damage.

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  Time of pumpkin planting can improve success

  Published on March 21, 2018
  Looking for higher pumpkin yields? Start with your calendar. Planting in early June creates higher yield potential.

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  MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies

  Published on March 1, 2018
  Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center

• Compost recordkeeping: What do I really need to have?

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits.

• Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act

  Published on February 28, 2018
  Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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  Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

  Published on December 15, 2017
  Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.

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  Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

  Published on November 21, 2017
  As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

• Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2018 by IR-4

  Published on October 4, 2017
  Participants at the 2017 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2018 IR-4 food-use research program.

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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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  There is no better time than fall to control problem perennial weeds

  Published on September 22, 2017
  Cool nights and shorter days contribute to a greater movement of herbicides to roots of perennial plants.

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  Screening for herbicide-resistance has begun at MSU Diagnostic Services

  Published on September 21, 2017
  As suspected resistant weeds reach maturity, it is time to submit seeds for screening.

• East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Warm-season crops are wrapping up and late-season producers are still getting decent prices.

• Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 6, 2017

  Published on September 6, 2017
  Cooler temperatures slow plant development.

• Check labels for pre-harvest intervals

  Published on August 28, 2017
  You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires.

• Understanding growing degree-days

  Published on August 25, 2017
  Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests.

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  How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

  Published on August 24, 2017
  Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.

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  Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — Aug. 23, 2017

  Published on August 23, 2017
  Summer crop harvest is in full swing.

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  East Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 23, 2017

  Published on August 23, 2017
  Some diseases are showing up in late-season crops.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update — Aug. 23, 2017

  Published on August 23, 2017
  Recent storms have brought up this season’s first major influx of corn earworm.