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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.
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.
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.
Michigan State University Extension to host 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing in Montcalm County

Published on January 15, 2025
MSU Extension in partnership with MDARD will host a 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing at Montcalm Community College on Feb. 12, 2025.
Precision agriculture: Technologies and strategies in today’s world

Published on January 14, 2025
Today’s farm is vastly different than those of 30-50 years ago. With advancements in technology, proper utilization can lead to innovations that significantly boost productivity and profitability.
Field crop updates ahead for southwest Michigan

Published on January 7, 2025
Attend the Crop and Pest Management Update on Feb. 5 in Dowagiac. Local topics include a crop and soil fertility Q&A, weed control updates, how drainage can protect your crop and more. Three RUP credits available (private, 1A).
Register now for the 2025 Crop and Pest Management meeting in Bad Axe

Published on January 2, 2025
Join MSU Extension field crops educators for this in-person meeting on Friday, Jan. 10.
Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

Published on December 20, 2024
Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.
MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing January 21 at Great Lakes Trade Expo

Published on December 17, 2024
MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and MDARD, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and testing at the 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo. RUP credits are available.