News

Review sessions and exams in Upper Peninsula for state certified pesticide applicators

Published on November 22, 2017
Attend a pre-exam study session this winter if seeking state pesticide applicator certification or recertification credits.
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.
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.
Hot, dry weather impacts fall turfgrass management

Published on October 3, 2017
Weed, disease and insect control and fertilizer applications are all being affected by the hot, dry weather in September.
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.
Learn about Michigan’s lakes online

Published on September 19, 2017
Register today for this opportunity to learn about inland lakes from MSU Extension and participants across the Midwest.
Why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or business

Published on September 18, 2017
September 2017 update on why and how to report sightings of brown marmorated stink bugs to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network.
Don’t miss registering for 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference

Published on September 12, 2017
Arborists, city foresters, lawn and landscape professionals, public or private garden managers and golf course superintendents will benefit from attending this conference.
Meteorological responses to the Aug. 21 eclipse

Published on August 29, 2017
Effects of the recent eclipse were more than visual. Here’s what MSU’s Enviroweather measured.
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.