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Register for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Registration is open for the Pesticide Core Review Training and MDARD RUP test, offered in English and Spanish, at the Great Lakes Expo on December 10. Participants can also earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on August 13, 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.
Improving Christmas Tree Production Through MSU Extension Winter Webinar Series

Published on August 13, 2026
With increasingly thin margins, growers continue to seek methods to decrease input costs, increase efficiency, diversify their cropping systems and look for new markets.
Michigan AgrAbility 2025 updates

Published on July 22, 2026
For farmers, injuries, chronic health conditions, disabilities and the effects of aging can make everyday tasks more difficult and increase the risk of further injury.
MSU Extension releases new course on sustainable Christmas tree production

Published on July 8, 2026
This online, self-paced course teaches all aspects of Christmas tree production, from planting to sale.
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.
Christmas tree farm update June 17, 2026

Published on June 22, 2026
Updates on weather, insect treatment windows and future meetings for Christmas tree production.
Michigan Christmas Tree Association summer meeting registration open

Published on June 19, 2026
Join MSU Extension Christmas tree experts at Timberly Tree Farm to discuss tree production and research updates.
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.