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  MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 10 with corn and soybean planting considerations

  Published on April 2, 2025
  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues April 10 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring.

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  Prevent planter pitfalls this spring

  Published on March 26, 2025
  Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 3 for a discussion on planter set-up considerations with Jason Koning from Precision Planting.

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  Early season weed control discussion at MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

  Published on March 21, 2025
  The 2025 Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the series on March 27 with a discussion on early season weed control with MSU professor and specialist Christy Sprague.

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  How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

  Published on March 13, 2025
  Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.

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  2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

  Published on March 4, 2025
  The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.

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• Apr 3

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-03-25 Escanaba

  April 3, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bay College - Besse Health & Tech Center (BHAT) Lecture Hall Rm 421 –2001 N Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, MI 49829

  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.

• Apr 9

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-09-25 Peck

  April 9, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sanilac Career Center - 175 E. Aitken Rd., Peck, MI 48466

  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.

• Apr 11

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-11-25 Benton Harbor

  April 11, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU SWMREC - 1791 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

  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.

• 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.

• 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.