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Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 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.
Michigan chestnut crop report – June 18, 2026

Published on June 30, 2026
Black stem borer activity continues and potato leafhopper has arrived. Growers should be looking ahead to bloom time fungicide applications for brown rot management.
Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer

Published on June 29, 2026
A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Michigan’s H-2A wage offers in first half of Fiscal Year 2026

Published on June 16, 2026
Recent changes have important implications for Michigan growers, especially those hiring workers for harvest, equipment operation, trucking, packing and other tasks.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Michigan chestnut crop report – May 21, 2026

Published on May 27, 2026
Black stem borer activity continues. Growers should be trapping for adults and treating vulnerable trees. Potato leafhopper could arrive at any time.
2026 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 13, 2026
Herbicide resistance screening is conducted by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics every year. In 2025, there was a rise in waterhemp submissions.
Michigan chestnut crop report – May 11, 2026

Published on May 13, 2026
Black stem borer activity has begun. Growers should be trapping for adults and treating vulnerable trees.
Updated Michigan Chestnut Management Guide now available

Published on May 12, 2026
The Michigan Chestnut Management Guide offers important information at your fingertips and is available for free.