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Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production. -
Scout, scout, let it all out
Published on April 22, 2025
When it comes to pest management, a robust scouting program is one of the things you can’t do without. Join Scouting School in Barry County this year! -
Irrigation and herbicides: Benefits and challenges
Published on April 21, 2025
Applying irrigation water can bring many benefits to growers, but it also has environmental risks to watch out for. -
2025 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 17, 2025
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are confirmed by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2025
Published on April 17, 2025
A break in the rain resulted in fertilizer spreading, cultivating and even planting. Wheat is at Feekes 4-5, and powdery mildew started in lush stands.
2022 MSU Weed Control Guide for sale
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Upcoming Weed Events
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May 8
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-08-25 Hillsdale
May 8, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Hillsdale County - 20 Care Drive, Suite B, Hillsdale, MI 49242
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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May 13
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-13-25 MSU Pavilion
May 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Pavilion - 4301 Farm Lane Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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May 20
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-20-25 Gaylord
May 20, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. University Center - 80 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord, MI 49735
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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May 28
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 5-28-25 Pontiac
May 28, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Oakland County EOB Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd., Bldg 41W, Pontiac, MI 48328
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.