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  Understanding grapevine cold hardiness: Mechanisms, management and 2024-2025 field observations

  Published on January 27, 2025
  This article explores the mechanisms of cold hardiness, factors influencing it, effective vineyard management practices, and current cold hardiness reports, highlighting potential cold damage in some vinifera wine grapes.

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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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  Spotted lanternfly resources from MSU Extension

  Published on January 14, 2025
  Learn about this invasive species with these publications by the experts at Michigan State University.

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  2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show: A premier event for grape and wine professionals

  Published on January 6, 2025
  Join MSU Extension for two days of educational sessions, industry updates and networking opportunities, all centered around the latest advancements in grape production, winemaking and industry trends.

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  Need help with Bulletins Live! Two?

  Published on December 16, 2024
  MSU Extension is offering six free educational hands-on training sessions on how to use the Bulletins Live! Two system. RUP credits have been requested.

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  Pre-register for the 2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 14-15 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

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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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  Coming up next week at GLEXPO: Pesticide Core Review and MDARD testing, RUP credits, and Worker Protection Safety training in English and Spanish, December 12

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Register now for the Pesticide Core Review and Worker Protection Safety Training at GLEXPO 2024 on Dec. 12. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon, complete the required EPA WPS training and earn RUP credits.

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  Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season.

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  Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.