MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

News

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  Michigan honey bee veterinarians contact list

  Published on December 20, 2024
  Find a veterinarian near you who is eager to provide veterinary care for Michigan honey bees.

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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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  Corporate Transparency Act webinar recording is now available on the Michigan State University Extension website

  Published on December 9, 2024
  Video recording covers filing tips, an example filing, and Q&A discussion.

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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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  Tropilaelaps mite information for beekeepers

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Resources for learning about Tropilaelaps spp., mites that can parasitize various species of honey bees, including Apis mellifera.

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  2025 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) include changes to section on honey bees

  Published on December 4, 2024
  Beekeepers should review and follow current GAAMPs to minimize disturbances to neighbors and to benefit from some protection from nuisance litigation.

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  Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

  Published on December 3, 2024
  Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.

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  Don’t delay- it is time for farmers and ag businesses to report under the Corporate Transparency Act

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Failure to report can lead to serious civil and criminal penalties!

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

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  Spring 2025 Michigan beekeeping schools and conferences

  Published on October 29, 2024
  Michigan beekeeping associations host several in-person and virtual conferences for beekeepers.