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Virtual opportunities to learn about beekeeping in spring 2026
Published on February 5, 2026
Michigan State University Extension and other organizations offer several webinars and online opportunities to learn about beekeeping. -
Registration is open for the Pest and Crop Management Update on February 27 in Frankenmuth
Published on February 5, 2026
Field crop producers will hear 2026 updates and integrated pest management pesticide recommendations for the Saginaw Valley and Thumb of Michigan. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on February 5, 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. -
MDARD requests comments on weevil control of spotted knapweed (star thistle)
Published on February 5, 2026
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) requests comments from beekeepers and other stakeholders by March 6 for input on potential use of insects for control of spotted knapweed (also known as star thistle) in Michigan. -
Annual chestnut growers meeting open to the public
Published on February 2, 2026
The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council annual educational and business meeting will take place March 13-14, 2026.