News
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New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
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New scholarships for undergraduates interested in agricultural or natural sciences career
Published on December 20, 2018
Incoming MSU freshmen or transfer students should apply now for Fall 2019 scholarships in these applied STEM disciplines that are vital to our national and global security and economy.
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Pesticide manual review and exam in Eaton County set for March 25
Published on December 12, 2018
The pesticide manual review provides a helpful training exercise for people taking the MDARD certification exam to become licensed applicators. To those already licensed, this review session will offer four recertification credits.
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Turfgrass fall wrap-up and snow mold
Published on December 4, 2018
A wet fall and early snow made finishing up turfgrass tasks such as leaf cleanup, final mowings and snow mold application timely tricky.
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Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center
Published on October 26, 2018
MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University.
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Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
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New training available for agricultural board members
Published on September 7, 2018
Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing.
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Enviroweather welcomes new project coordinator
Published on September 7, 2018
Michigan State University Enviroweather welcomes Keith Mason as project coordinator, beginning Sept. 4, 2018.
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Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – Sept. 7, 2018
Published on September 7, 2018
An update on strawberry root weevil adults, green stink bugs, tar spot on maples and leaf blotch on horse chestnuts.
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Is my lawn dead?
Published on August 14, 2018
July was hot and dry and unirrigated lawns were dormant. Following recent rains, many are wondering whether or not their lawns are dead and need reseeding.
