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2026 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 13, 2026
Herbicide resistance screening is conducted by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics every year. In 2025, there was a rise in waterhemp submissions.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know

Published on May 12, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Spanish irrigation and pesticide safety workshop May 15

Published on May 7, 2026
This free, hands-on workshop in St. Joseph County will offer four RUP credits.
Taller de seguridad en el uso de pesticidas y riego el 15 de mayo

Published on May 7, 2026
Este taller gratuito en español ofrecerá 4 créditos RUP.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland

Published on May 7, 2026
Join MSU Extension for a lunchtime webinar to learn more about MI Farm Link’s website and resources.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 6, 2026

Published on May 7, 2026
Despite cold fits and starts, things are happening on vegetable farms with warmer weather ahead.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 6, 2026

Published on May 7, 2026
Despite cold fits and starts, things are happening on vegetable farms with warmer weather ahead.
The importance of monitoring water pressure in your irrigation system

Published on May 6, 2026
Monitoring water pressure helps your system work properly, apply water evenly, and catch problems early.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program offers Core Review training for pesticide applicators

Published on May 5, 2026
New pesticide safety training service offers 4-hour Core Review sessions to support pesticide applicator certification preparation and provide up to 4 RUP recertification credits.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on May 4, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.