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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. -
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help
Published on October 30, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management. -
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD. -
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings
Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others. -
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics
Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician. -
Refine your cover crop management
Published on May 28, 2024
SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators. -
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. -
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. -
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.