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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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).

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  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.

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  Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.

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  MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing on MSU campus December 19

  Published on December 4, 2024
  MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and exam session at the MSU Pavilion on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

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  MSU Extension hosts virtual Beginner Grazing School

  Published on November 25, 2024
  MSU Extension’s Beginner Grazing School will feature eight virtual sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Jan. 7 and running through January 30, 2025, from 7-8:30 p.m. EST.