Agriculture

Upcoming Events:

Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Beef/Swine

November 14, 2023 6:30PM – 7:30PM 6:30 p.m. Zoom-This session will review the basics of insurance programs and present how their use can benefit beef/swine producers.

Stored Grain and Soil Fumigation Training

December 11, 2023 9:00AM – 3:30PM MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI-By completing this class, participants will earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard and be able to purchase and apply fumigants in Michigan.

Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness 2023

December 19, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910 as well as via Zoom-The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Team will host the 2023 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2024 Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings - Jan 4 - Virtual

January 4, 2024 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration starts at 8:30 am Virtual - Zoom webinarParticipants of the Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes.

Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Late Breaking/Emergency Farm Bill Session

January 11, 2024 6:30PM – 7:30PM 6:30 p.m. ZoomEvaluating Risk Protection with PLC or ARC and Considering New Crop Insurance Options - Farm Bill 2023 Decisions

Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Field Crops

January 16, 2024 6:30PM – 7:30PM 6:30 p.m. Zoom

This session will review the basics of insurance programs and present how their use can benefit field crops producers.

2024 Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings - Jan 29 - Dowagiac

January 29, 2024 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration starts at 8:30 am Dowagiac Conservation Club, 54551 M 51 N, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Participants of the Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes.

MDARD In-Person Core Testing and Core Review - February 15 - Allegan

February 15, 2024 8:30AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. registration Allegan County Human Services Bldg. -3255 122nd Ave, Allegan, MI 49010, USA-MSU Extension, MDARD PPPMD, and MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program are offering an in-person Core Manual review class followed by Core pesticide applicator certification testing. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

MDARD In-Person Core Testing and Core Review - March 13 - Berrien County

March 13, 2024 8:30AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. registration MSU SWMREC -1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, USA-MSU Extension, MDARD PPPMD, and MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program are offering an in-person Core Manual review class followed by Core pesticide applicator certification testing. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

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