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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.
Register for the online Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops Course

Published on October 30, 2025
The course will guide you through the diagnostic process to learn what cultural, environmental, or nutritional factors can cause plant symptoms in greenhouse crops.
Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting course now open

Published on October 30, 2025
Participants will learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
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.
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.
Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo 2025 delivers practical production and marketing strategies for next season

Published on October 28, 2025
Growers will learn from leading university and industry experts on plant quality, consumer engagement and pest management.