• Apr 7

    April Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours

    April 7, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Webinar

    Join Michigan State University's Apiculture Team for a question and answer session on seasonal beekeeping topics!

  • 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 10

    Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations (RUP/CCA)

    April 10, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

    This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is corn and soybean planting considerations with Manni Singh.

  • 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.

  • Apr 11

    Spring Kick-Off Hybrid Meeting: Empowering Michigan Winegrape Growers

    April 11, 2025 9:00AM – 5:30PM Online or the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

    Offered both in-person and virtual, this meeting is designed to empower Michigan winegrape growers with innovative practices and networking opportunities.

  • Apr 17

    Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Nitrogen Stabilizers and Extenders (CCA only)

    April 17, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

    This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is nitrogen stabilizers and extenders with Kurt Steinke.

  • Apr 17

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-17-25 Escanaba

    April 17, 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 17

    2025 MSU Spring Kick-off hop meeting -ZOOM

    April 17, 2025 10:00AM – 12:30PM ZOOM

    Presenters will discuss updates to the MSU Hop Management Guide, Integrated Pest Management, insect, disease, and weed control, hop fertility management, and calendar of seasonal activities.

  • Apr 21

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    April 21, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Apr 24

    Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Herbicide Resistance – Waterhemp Focus (RUP/CCA)

    April 24, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

    This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is herbicide resistance with a special focus on waterhemp with Dr. Erin Hill.