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MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicators and certified crop advisers recertification

Published on November 21, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) introduces a new webinar series offering Michigan pesticide applicators RUP credits and up-to-date training on safety and regulations, with CEU opportunities available for certified crop advisers.
Bulletins Live! Two resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on November 20, 2025
MSU Extension and the Pesticide Safety Education Program have developed a number of resources to help pesticide applicators navigate the Bulletins Live! Two system and comply with federal endangered species regulations.
Bloom with purpose: Business-savvy sessions for cut flower farmers

Published on November 17, 2025
Insights, innovations and inspiration for commercial flower growers at the 2025 Great Lakes Expo.
The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers

Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program.
MSU Extension launches new beginning farmer resource at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 13, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is a new jointly created resource from MSU Extension and USDA.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered in Sterling on December 5

Published on November 10, 2025
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test on Dec. 5 in Sterling, Michigan. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. Participants can receive four core RUP credits.
Registration for online root zone management course now open

Published on October 30, 2025
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
Enhance your skills with four greenhouse online courses

Published on October 30, 2025
Now through Jan. 1, 2026, you can sign up for four greenhouse production online courses: Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops, Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting, Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers, and Floriculture Root Zone Management.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on October 30, 2025
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Register now for online biological control for greenhouse growers course

Published on October 30, 2025
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.