News

Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.
Michigan pesticide applicators receive temporary emergency license extension

Published on April 21, 2020
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-52, released April 17, 2020, grants certain pesticide applicators a temporary extension of their expired applicator’s certificate during the current declared states of emergency and disaster.
Online review now available for private pesticide applicators

Published on April 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension.
Cold temperatures extend application timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicides

Published on April 16, 2020
Cold soil temperatures should extend timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicide applications.
Your farm and the Families First Act

Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees?
MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services

Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.
Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications

Published on April 1, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
Spring lawn care tips for the do-it yourselfers

Published on March 31, 2020
Spring has sprung and with temperatures forecast to warm considerably in the next week, many do-it yourselfers or those simply looking for something to do outside their home will be venturing out into their lawns.
Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns

Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

Published on March 30, 2020
Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.