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Commercial specialty crop growers should register with Driftwatch
Published on March 26, 2018
Dicamba-resistant crop acreage is expected to increase, and with it the potential for non-target crop damage. -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies
Published on February 28, 2018
Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center -
Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act
Published on February 28, 2018
Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. -
Compost recordkeeping: What do I really need to have?
Published on February 28, 2018
Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits. -
2017 Agriculture Census has been extended
Published on February 6, 2018
Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms. -
Esfenvalerate is losing its efficacy against oriental fruit moth in Michigan
Published on February 2, 2018
Research conducted in 2017 provides new information on the use of esfenvalerate to manage oriental fruit moth. -
2017 research update on managing brown marmorated stink bugs in U.S. specialty crops
Published on February 1, 2018
Highlights of the USDA NIFA project researching management options for brown marmorated stink bugs in U.S. specialty crops. -
National team will present latest information on biological control of spotted wing Drosophila
Published on January 9, 2018
The free Feb. 23, 2018, webinar will include an update on spotted wing Drosophila research in Michigan. -
Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018
Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.