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There is still time to report large or significant water use

Published on April 3, 2026
Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan are required to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute.
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.
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring

Published on March 31, 2026
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring?
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth

Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
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.
Presente el examen para la certificación de aplicadores de plaguicidas en inglés o en español en el condado de Kalamazoo el 7 de abril

Published on March 26, 2026
La clase de repaso y el examen para la certificación de aplicadores de plaguicidas se ofrecerá en inglés y en español el 7 de abril en Kalamazoo.
Bulletins Live! Two and PALM hands-on training coming to Huron County

Published on March 13, 2026
Confused on all this talk about Bulletins Live! Two and Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM)? Come join MSU Extension on March 25 to learn more.
Pesticide label changes coming to a shelf near you

Published on March 2, 2026
Agricultural pesticide applicators need to carefully review labels for changes related to the Endangered Species Act.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on March 2, 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.
What can I do about sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?

Published on February 19, 2026
Understanding their history and diet is a great first step.