Agriculture
Upcoming Events:
Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture Conference
November 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM
MSU University Club (Heritage Room) 3435 Forest Rd. Lansing, MI 48910
While there is no charge for attending, pre-registration is required.
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 11-13-2025 MSUFC
November 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
Fumigation: Respirators and Pests - December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM webinar
Fumigation education presented by MSU Dept of Medicine and Field Crops educators.
Beyond the Bin: Grain Marketing Workshop
December 4, 2025 9:00AM – 2:00PM Van Buren MSUE Office
This in-person workshop will provide education on grain marketing. 1 RUP credit has been requested for this event.
2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and Testing – English & Spanish
December 11, 2025
8:30AM – 3:00PM 8:00 a.m. registration GLEXPO - Devos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
MSU Extension and the MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program will be hosting a pesticide review and RUP testing in English and Spanish at the 2025 GLEXPO. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness
December 19, 2025 8:30AM – 4:00PM
Join us to learn about the latest research on crop and pest management. 5 RUP (1A, Private Core) and 5.5 CCA (0.5 NM, 0.5 SW, 3.5 PM, 1 CM) credits available.
Michigan Turfgrass Conference Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam
January 15, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Farm Bill Commodity Programs
January 20, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.
Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam at Great Lakes Trade Exp
January 22, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Great Lakes Trade Expo. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
2026 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting
January 22, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration opens at 8:30 am Dowagiac Conservation Club, 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI 49047
MSU Extension will host several Crop and Pest Management Updates for field crop producers and agribusiness professionals in 2026. RUP and CCA credits will be available.
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Coverage Options in Revenue Protection for Field Crops
January 22, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 27 2026 Benton Harbor
January 27, 2026
8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Berrien County, 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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