Events

  • Feb 2

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

    February 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Feb 4

    Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

    February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

    MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

  • Feb 4

    2026 Winter Wheat-tastic Wheat Wisdom Wednesday Webinars

    February 4, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    This three-part series will focus on economics, marketing and the value of growing wheat. The Feb. 4 webinar topic is "Planting wheat makes cents for growers in crop rotation."

  • Feb 5

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 5 2026 Adrian

    February 5, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, MI

    A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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.

  • Feb 9

    Field Crops Webinar Series - Planter Set Up

    February 9, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Team with agriculture experts in this series of eight webinars. The theme for this year: “Two for the Price of One – Conversations in Row Crop Agriculture.”

  • Feb 16

    Branch County Farmers Day

    February 16, 2026 8:00AM – 12:00PM Branch Area Careers Center, 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI 49036

    The Branch County Farmers Day has been held for more than 50 years and continues to provide a valuable opportunity for learning, networking, and discussion around current crop production challenges.

  • Feb 16

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 16 2026 Coldwater

    February 16, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center, 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI

    A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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.

  • Feb 19

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 19 2026 Scottville

    February 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI

    A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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.

  • Feb 23

    Innovative Agronomy tools

    February 23, 2026 8:00AM – 9:00AM Zoom

    Learn about innovative tools and resources for agronomic decisions, especially pest management, and how to use them to improve decision-making.

  • Feb 23

    Soil Health Testing Options and Interpretation

    February 23, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    What is soil health, and how can you measure it? This session will cover testing options and how to understand test results in order to improve soil health.