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Sean Platts - Graduate Spotlight 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Congratulations - Sean Platts - Golf Course Turfgrass Management Certificate Degree -
Giant wasps aren’t coming for you
Published on May 8, 2020
Facts about the giant invasive hornet. -
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan
Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk. -
Hairy bittercress: A weed to watch out for
Published on May 4, 2020
Hairy bittercress is an annual weed that can spread quickly. -
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you
Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide. -
Preemergence herbicide applications continue and broadleaf weeds are flowering in lawns
Published on May 1, 2020
Cool temperatures help in extending the time crabgrass preemergence applications can be effective and numerous broadleaf weeds are starting to flower in turf. -
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. -
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?