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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.
MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies

Published on February 19, 2021
An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches.
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 online course now available

Published on February 11, 2021
Register for this self-paced course on how to successfully grow vegetables.
Field Crop Sessions Take the Center Stage at the MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Conference, February 15-19, 2021

Published on February 5, 2021
Learn about controlling pests, farm bill options for 2021, working with lenders, drainage and irrigation, working with MDNR on managing wildlife damage and more. There are over 25 sessions to choose from, over 20 providing RUP credits.
Workshop on building better spray programs for vineyards in the Midwest

Published on February 3, 2021
Attend this virtual workshop on March 2 or 4, 2021, to learn more about writing or recommending fungicide spray programs.
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series addresses profitable corn production on Feb. 15

Published on February 3, 2021
The first session of the Field Crops Webinar Series on Feb. 15, 2021, will feature University of Wisconsin-Madison corn agronomist Joe Lauer.
MSU Extension announces new online school for hay growers: Hay Production 101

Published on February 3, 2021
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators in March 2021 to learn the ins and outs of hay production.
Grower input needed on sour rot and wasp challenges in vineyards

Published on February 3, 2021
Michigan State University Extension is looking for your input about sour rot and wasp control in grapes.
Pollinator stewardship guide for blueberry growers is now available

Published on February 2, 2021
Blueberry growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension educators and specialists provided input on a blueberry pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.
Michigan Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide

Published on January 27, 2021
A comprehensive guide for Christmas tree pest management from insects to diseases to protecting pollinators.
Plan to participate in the Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference

Published on January 21, 2021
This educational program will address issues related to irrigated corn and soybean production and will be held via Zoom on Feb. 1 and 8, 2021.
Blueberry Pollinator Stewardship Guide

Published on January 19, 2021
This blueberry pollinator stewardship guide highlights practices to support pollinator health. This guide is part of the Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan.
New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

Published on January 12, 2021
This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.
Registration is open for the Southeast Michigan Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update

Published on January 12, 2021
Registration for the Jan. 26, 2021, meeting will include a free 2021 Weed Control Guide shipped to your home.
New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

Published on January 7, 2021
MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.
Back to basics: Winter Christmas tree webinar series announced

Published on December 22, 2020
Series will teach new growers how to build a solid understanding of management practices and give experienced growers a much-needed review, as well as give updates on research and emerging issues.
Increasing the abundance of samurai wasp for biological control of brown marmorated stink bug

Published on December 17, 2020
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show early signs of success.
2021 MSU Weed Control Guide for Field Crops is available

Published on December 16, 2020
Important weed control references now available at MSU Extension Bookstore and MSU Weed Science website.
A mobile-friendly guide for weed identification in nurseries and landscapes is now available

Published on December 11, 2020
This important weed identification tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets.
Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan

Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies.