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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for fall 2021

  Published on October 20, 2021
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.

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  Soil health assessment tool now available for Michigan farmers

  Published on October 13, 2021
  In-field tool tracks soil health improvements.

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  New MSU podcast focuses on agriculture and wildlife interactions

  Published on October 12, 2021
  The MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast explores the complex nature of agriculture and wildlife interactions in Michigan.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2021 Virtual IR-4 Food Use Workshop

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Participants at the 2021 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2022 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

  Published on October 6, 2021
  The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 6, 2021
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  MSU Extension co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Fall Conference 10/22-10/23

  Published on September 29, 2021
  The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Fall Virtual Conference promises content sure to interest beekeepers, people considering beekeeping, honey bee enthusiasts, and hive product developers.

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  Planning for irrigation expansion starts now

  Published on September 20, 2021
  High commodity prices and short stints of drought have many producers thinking about expanding irrigation.

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  Free texting service helps growers teach workers about produce safety

  Published on September 16, 2021
  To help growers and supervisors overcome produce safety challenges, MSU Extension has created a free farm worker-focused, on-farm produce safety texting service.

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  Michigan hop crop report for the week of Sept. 6, 2021

  Published on September 9, 2021
  Hop harvest is underway across Michigan.