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Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for fall 2022 and winter 2023

Published on October 17, 2022
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
Support bees, other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course

Published on October 13, 2022
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can earn one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in this free, self-paced, online course.
Podcast celebrates 50 years of integrated pest management progress

Published on October 11, 2022
Join researchers and educators as they reflect on the past, present and future of integrated pest management.
Tips for improving the water quality performance of conservation drainage practices

Published on October 10, 2022
Learn which pipe property improves the water quality performance of saturated buffers, denitrifying bioreactors and phosphorus removal structures.
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics

Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

Published on September 30, 2022
Participants at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2023 IR-4 food-use research program.
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 14, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022
Late blight reported in three additional commercial potato fields in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Start planning your nutrient needs now

Published on September 12, 2022
Fertilizer Planning Resources Available from MSU Extension.
2022 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on September 10, 2022
Each year new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics