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News

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  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.

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  MSU Extension update for vegetable, field crop and flower producers on January 27

  Published on January 22, 2025
  Participants will hear updates for vegetable, field crop and flower producers in Michigan’s Thumb region.

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  Michigan State University Extension to host 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing in Montcalm County

  Published on January 15, 2025
  MSU Extension in partnership with MDARD will host a 2025 Restricted Use Pesticide Review and Testing at Montcalm Community College on Feb. 12, 2025.

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  Registration open for the Crop and Pest Management Update for Field Crops in Frankenmuth, February 7

  Published on January 15, 2025
  Participants will hear presentations on pest and crops updates, plus receive a complimentary 2025 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops.

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  Branch County Farmers Day February 17

  Published on January 15, 2025
  The Branch County Farmers Day will feature two simultaneous but separate events: field crops educational sessions and in-person pesticide applicator testing. RUP and CCA credits available.

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  Precision agriculture: Technologies and strategies in today’s world

  Published on January 14, 2025
  Today’s farm is vastly different than those of 30-50 years ago. With advancements in technology, proper utilization can lead to innovations that significantly boost productivity and profitability.

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  Field crop updates ahead for southwest Michigan

  Published on January 7, 2025
  Attend the Crop and Pest Management Update on Feb. 5 in Dowagiac. Local topics include a crop and soil fertility Q&A, weed control updates, how drainage can protect your crop and more. Three RUP credits available (private, 1A).

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  MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing January 21 at Great Lakes Trade Expo

  Published on December 17, 2024
  MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and MDARD, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and testing at the 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo. RUP credits are available.

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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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  The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

  Published on October 31, 2024
  Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan.