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  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.

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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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  Volunteer potato risk in Michigan

  Published on November 21, 2024
  Learn more about the risks and management of volunteer potatoes.

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  Herbicide plan for the 2025 season

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Update for field crop farmers on RUP credit opportunities, Bulletins Live! Two and herbicide strategies for the 2025 season.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

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  Thumb Ag Day 2024 will feature agricultural vendors and educational sessions

  Published on November 7, 2024
  Join all your area MSU Extension agricultural educators for the 2024 Thumb Ag Day, Dec. 11.

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  The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

  Published on October 31, 2024
  Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan.

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  Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses

  Published on October 30, 2024
  Following another year of declining prices, marketing strategies may need to focus on minimizing losses