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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. -
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. -
Spotted lanternfly resources from MSU Extension
Published on January 14, 2025
Learn about this invasive species with these publications by the experts at Michigan State University. -
Vegetable 'Ag Ideas' will focus on pillars of production for 2025
Published on January 9, 2025
Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables. -
Vegetable program at Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days to focus on input suppliers
Published on January 9, 2025
A half-day program will include talks on crop rotation systems, biostimulant concepts, and showcase input suppliers serving southwest Michigan. -
Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers
Published on January 8, 2025
Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit. -
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. -
Register for 2025 Drainage Workshop offering design concepts to increase profit
Published on January 7, 2025
Register early for a 30% discount at the Michigan Drainage Workshop. -
Join the Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies program to learn about risk strategy options
Published on December 23, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate risk in your marketing channels. -
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. -
Need help with Bulletins Live! Two?
Published on December 16, 2024
MSU Extension is offering six free educational hands-on training sessions on how to use the Bulletins Live! Two system. RUP credits have been requested. -
2025 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting to be held February 12
Published on December 9, 2024
Whether you’re a large or small vegetable farm, conventional or organic, growers of all types can find value with this year’s educational agenda. -
2025 Michigan Manure Summit
Published on December 9, 2024
The Michigan Manure Summit is an annual educational event that provides updates on the science and best practices of manure management. -
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. -
Compost can increase the water holding capacity in droughty soils
Published on November 13, 2024
Compost has the ability to increase water holding capacity of soils and can be a beneficial soil amendment in agricultural applications. -
Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2024 Great Lakes Expo
Published on November 8, 2024
This year’s GLEXPO schedule is packed with educational opportunities for vegetable growers. -
Understanding farm financial wellbeing
Published on November 8, 2024
Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component. -
The what, why and how of organic: Resources and recordings available
Published on October 29, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification. -
2025 Regional Crop and Pest Management Update locations and dates announced
Published on October 29, 2024
Register now for one of six in-person Crop and Pest Management Updates scheduled across Michigan this winter.