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Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

Published on April 14, 2026
Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health

Published on April 9, 2026
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 1

Published on April 9, 2026
Xanthomonas in begonia: What it is, what it does and how to know if your plants have it.
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in begonia — Part 2

Published on April 9, 2026
Cultural practices and chemical treatment of Xanthomonas in begonia.
Essential concepts for managing Xanthomonas in Begonia — Part 3

Published on April 9, 2026
How to approach phytosanitary control in a begonia crop with Xanthomonas.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on April 7, 2026
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.
Why and how to read a pesticide label?

Published on April 2, 2026
Understanding the importance of pesticide labels and how to read the label is extremely important to achieve effective pest management in crop production.
Greenhouse disease and insect management recommendations

Published on March 30, 2026
MSU Extension releases insect and disease management recommendations for the growing season.
New videos feature 2025 Top Performing Plants from Michigan Trial Gardens

Published on March 30, 2026
Growers can view a new series of videos that features top varieties from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
Take the certified applicator exam in English or Spanish in Kalamazoo County on April 7

Published on March 26, 2026
The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held in both English and Spanish on April 7 in Kalamazoo. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.