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  Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

  Published on December 20, 2024
  Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.

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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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  Specialty crop producers are nearly certain to get payment if they apply soon to the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program

  Published on December 16, 2024
  Apply with your local Farm Service Agency office by January 8, 2025.

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  Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.

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  MSU Extension to host restricted use pesticide review and testing on MSU campus December 19

  Published on December 4, 2024
  MSU Extension, in partnership with MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, will host a restricted use pesticide (RUP) review and exam session at the MSU Pavilion on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.

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  Volunteer potato risk in Michigan

  Published on November 21, 2024
  Learn more about the risks and management of volunteer potatoes.

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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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  Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 11, 2024
  October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.

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  Mole drains field day for improving soil drainage scheduled in St. Clair County on Sept. 9

  Published on August 26, 2024
  Mole drains can be a budget-friendly drainage system for clay soil.