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  Timely tips for managing wheat disease on May 8 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

  Published on May 5, 2025
  Hear the latest updates on wheat diseases from Marty Chilvers on the May 8, 2025, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 1, 2025

  Published on May 1, 2025
  More dry weather resulted in planting and cultivation. Winter wheat hit Feekes 7, and cereal leaf beetle adults were found in southern fields.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 24, 2025

  Published on April 24, 2025
  Thanks to a stretch of dry weather, this week was good for field work. Alfalfa weevil is present in alfalfa, but wait and follow established scouting and threshold information before treating.

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  Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on April 23, 2025
  The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.

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  Scout, scout, let it all out

  Published on April 22, 2025
  When it comes to pest management, a robust scouting program is one of the things you can’t do without. Join Scouting School in Barry County this year!

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• May 8

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-08-25 Hillsdale

  May 8, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County - 20 Care Drive, Suite B, Hillsdale, MI 49242

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• May 13

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-13-25 MSU Pavilion

  May 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Pavilion - 4301 Farm Lane Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• May 20

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-20-25 Gaylord

  May 20, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. University Center - 80 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI 49735

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• May 28

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-28-25 Pontiac

  May 28, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Oakland County EOB Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd., Bldg 41W, Pontiac, MI 48328

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.