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  Pollination and our food system

  Published on November 20, 2024
  Do people make the connection between pollination and our food supply?

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  Herbicide plan for the 2025 season

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Update for field crop farmers on RUP credit opportunities, Bulletins Live! Two and herbicide strategies for the 2025 season.

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  Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season.

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  Measuring antibiotic usage on your dairy farm: Why, how and what next?

  Published on November 19, 2024
  How many types of antibiotics does your farm use? How does your usage compare to other farms? Measuring something as complex as antibiotic usage on your dairy farm can seem intimidating, but MSU faculty and Extension staff can help.

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  Expanding the reach of MSU Extension: Cattle-focused program in Chile

  Published on November 18, 2024
  MSU Extension dairy educator and CANR global scholar offered program to veterinarians in Chile.

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  Great Lakes Lavender Growers to host educational sessions at the Great Lakes Expo

  Published on November 15, 2024
  Lavender program features pro tips, sage advice and insight from experienced growers.

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  Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.

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  Pesticide Safety and Worker Protection Safety Training offered in English and Spanish December 12 at Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Registration is open for the Pesticide Safey and Worker Protection training happening at GLEXPO 2024 on December 12. Participants will be able to take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon as well as receive required EPA WPS training.

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  Don’t delay- it is time for farmers and ag businesses to report under the Corporate Transparency Act

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Failure to report can lead to serious civil and criminal penalties!

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  Register now for Michigan Soybean Committee’s on-farm research update meetings in January 2025

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Michigan Soybean Committee and MSU Extension invite soybean growers to attend regional meetings to hear results from 2024 on-farm soybean research trials.