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Togetherall cultivates online support for farmers
Published on May 9, 2024
Discover Togetherall, an online community for farmers, and explore additional resources provided by MSU Extension. Remember, you're never alone in your journey. -
MDARD in-person core testing and core review offered in Oakland County
Published on May 9, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test on May 31 in Pontiac, Michigan. Private and commercial core and the fumigation, aerial standard tests will be available. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update - May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Tree fruit bloom is mostly over while small fruits enter full bloom. Growers should prepare for the threat of severe weather. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024
Published on May 7, 2024
Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Bloom continues with fire blight risk while frost damage is assessed. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024
Published on April 23, 2024
Warm weather is needed to help set crops for the many fruit types now in bloom in southwest Michigan. -
Pesticide applicator certification in-person review and core testing in Centreville on May 13
Published on April 23, 2024
A mandatory core review will precede the pesticide applicator certification testing. Private and commercial core and the fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2024
Published on April 23, 2024
With the start of apple bloom, keep pollinator stewardship in mind and watch out for potential frost. -
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects
Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years.