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Beekeeping and pollinator webinars from university extension programs

Published on January 17, 2025
Many university extension programs across the U.S. offer webinars for beekeepers and pollinator enthusiasts.
Maximize profits and manage risk - understand your cost of production

Published on January 17, 2025
Growing Christmas trees is economically important to many of the Great Lakes states, but it may not continue to be if producers unwittingly sell their trees at a loss.
Soybean and wheat seed selection highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletins

Published on January 17, 2025
New resources available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND series.
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series returns February 2025

Published on January 16, 2025
The Field Crops Webinar Series is offered for eight weeks to help prepare for the 2025 growing season.
New Christmas tree species guide available from MSU Extension

Published on January 16, 2025
Growers can use this guide to help choose a Christmas tree species to plant.
The crops don’t stop (at state lines)

Published on January 15, 2025
The Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference on March 5 will help growers and agribusiness professionals improve fields crops and irrigation management. Three Michigan RUP, 4.5 CCA and Indiana PARP and CCH credits are available.
Registration open for the Crop and Pest Management Update for Field Crops in Frankenmuth, February 7

Published on January 15, 2025
Participants will hear presentations on pest and crops updates, plus receive a complimentary 2025 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops.
Branch County Farmers Day February 17

Published on January 15, 2025
The Branch County Farmers Day will feature two simultaneous but separate events: field crops educational sessions and in-person pesticide applicator testing. RUP and CCA credits available.
Southeast Michigan Crop and Pest Management Update held in Hillsdale on February 20

Published on January 15, 2025
Hear from Michigan State University and Ohio State University specialists, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and get the latest MSU Weed Control Guide for Field Crops.
Varroa mite treatments not included in the 8th Edition of the Honey Bee Health Coalition Varroa Management Guide

Published on January 15, 2025
Varroa mite treatments registered in 2024 offer beekeepers additional options for managing varroa mites in honey bee colonies.