News

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.
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19

Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
Reduced maintenance on golf courses due to novel coronavirus pandemic

Published on March 26, 2020
It is important to maintain minimal turfgrass maintenance programs so when we emerge from this crisis, golf courses are in acceptable playing condition and ready for business.
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?

Published on March 2, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.
Core manual/RUP review offered in Spanish on Feb. 27

Published on February 14, 2020
Prepare for the MDARD Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with this Spanish-speaking review session in West Olive, Michigan.
Pesticide manual review classes offered February through March in southeast Michigan

Published on February 6, 2020
Review classes for the MDARD exam will be offered in Jackson, Hillsdale, Adrian and Ann Arbor starting Feb. 19, 2020.
Categories 6 and 7A pesticide review classes in Washtenaw County start soon

Published on January 2, 2020
Prepare for 6 and 7A specific categories exams by attending optional pesticide review classes on Jan. 6 or 8, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?

Published on December 26, 2019
A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.
How do I find pesticide education resources, review manuals and applicator tests?

Published on November 18, 2019
Use these frequently asked questions to find Worker Protection Standards (WPS) resources, purchase pesticide applicator review manuals, and sign up for MDARD pesticide applicator test.
Review sessions in Upper Peninsula with exams for state certified pesticide applicators

Published on November 13, 2019
Pre-exam study sessions offered during winter 2019-2020 for those seeking state pesticide applicator certification or recertification credits.