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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.
Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan

Published on August 16, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal.
Central Michigan field crop update – July 13, 2017

Published on July 13, 2017
Wet conditions persist in central Michigan. Patience is still needed.
Child and Adult Care Food Program cereal reimbursement revisions

Published on July 10, 2017
CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. There have been substantial changes to the breakfast cereals that are reimbursable.
Northeast Michigan field crop update – July 7, 2017

Published on July 7, 2017
Growers welcomed the recent dry weather.
Child and Adult Food Care Program no longer allows grain-based desserts

Published on June 15, 2017
CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. One significant change is the elimination of grain-based desserts from reimbursable foods.
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather

Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time.
Northeast Michigan field crop update – June 1, 2017

Published on June 1, 2017
Planting operations are near completion despite scattered wet weather.
Finding the right mix for soil health

Published on May 17, 2017
Explore the below-ground communities that impact soil health at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2017, at the Lake City Research Center.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 15, 2017

Published on May 15, 2017
Warm and dry weather mean optimum conditions for planting operations and a time to catch up.