Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Weeds

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  Early season weed control discussion at MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

  Published on March 21, 2025
  The 2025 Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the series on March 27 with a discussion on early season weed control with MSU professor and specialist Christy Sprague.

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  Take the certified applicator exam in St. Joseph County on March 26

  Published on March 17, 2025
  The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held on March 26 in Three Rivers. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.

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  How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

  Published on March 13, 2025
  Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.

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  2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

  Published on March 4, 2025
  The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.

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  2025 Tariffs and Considerations for Grain Markets

  Published on February 26, 2025
  The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically

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• Mar 26

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-26-25 Three Rivers

  March 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. GreenMark Equipment Dealership - 16700 Heimbach Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093

  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.

• Mar 28

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-28-25 Owosso

  March 28, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Caledonia Township Hall, 135 N. State Rd., Owosso, MI 48867

  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 1

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-01-25 Frankenmuth

  April 1, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center - 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI 48734

  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 3

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-03-25 Escanaba

  April 3, 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 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.