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Earn RUP and CCA credits through 2026-2027 MSU Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA Credit Clinic
Published on October 5, 2026
The series includes 10 webinars covering pesticide safety and application topics. Pesticide and education credits are available for participants in Michigan and participating New England states. Registration is now open. -
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. -
MSU AgBioResearch launches Enviroweather Mobile app to support Michigan growers
Published on April 17, 2026
The launch of Enviroweather Mobile marks a major step forward in supporting on-the-go agricultural decision-making. -
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. -
The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers
Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series begins February 2024
Published on January 10, 2024
The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered February through March to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2024 growing season. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Drought resources for Michigan farmers
Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.