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What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?
Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out. -
Join MSU and fellow growers for weekly Chestnut Chat series
Published on April 13, 2021
You’re invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for a weekly, in-season discussion about chestnut production. -
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. -
2021 Fruit insecticide registration update
Published on April 7, 2021
Summary of insecticide and miticide label additions, clarifications and corrections to the 2021 Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E0154). -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021
Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on April 2, 2021
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. -
Chestnut kickoff webinar scheduled for April 9, 2021
Published on March 26, 2021
Join Michigan State University for this free chestnut season kickoff webinar. -
Grower survey to assess herbicide drift damage in the North Central U.S.
Published on March 1, 2021
Specialty crop growers are asked to fill out this survey to help us understand the impact of herbicide drift. -
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.” -
Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern
Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread. -
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24
Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes. -
Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance
Published on November 16, 2020
Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on August 28, 2020
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening. -
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
Opportunities for early and accurate chestnut crop estimation
Published on August 13, 2020
Accurate crop estimation is key to industry success. -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
Million-dollar rain
Published on July 23, 2020
What is 1 inch of rainfall worth to irrigators at peak time of importance?
