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  Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.

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  Farmer shares experience growing vegetables under and between solar arrays

  Published on February 11, 2025
  Dual-use solar is one tool that can be utilized to keep farms sustainable.

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  AgrAbility mechanized rolling kneeler cart helps small farms tend low crops

  Published on January 29, 2025
  Michigan AgrAbility’s Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project earned the Edison Award for Best Capstone Design Project.

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  Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 27, 2025
  A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.

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  Advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes

  Published on January 8, 2025
  Biological control agents, mainly entomopathogenic nematodes, are a great alternative to chemical insecticides for managing spotted wing drosophila.

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  MSU ag engineer designing innovative technologies to support specialty crop production

  Published on December 12, 2024
  MSU assistant professor Yuzhen Lu is supporting Michigan’s asparagus and blueberry industries through several research projects.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

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  MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila

  Published on October 31, 2024
  The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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  Crop insurance for fruit growers: Update for the 2025 crop year

  Published on October 30, 2024
  There have been a number of recent updates to the crop insurance policies available to Michigan fruit farmers.

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  Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.