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Registration is open for the 2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

Published on February 25, 2026
Participants will learn about topics for market garden and small vegetable farm production from MSU Extension specialists and educators.
2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 26

Published on February 25, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 26. The series runs every Thursday from 7–8 a.m. through September 17.
What can I do about sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?

Published on February 19, 2026
Understanding their history and diet is a great first step.
Investigating sulfentrazone for weed control in turnips

Published on February 18, 2026
Sulfentrazone could complement Dual Magnum to broaden the spectrum of weeds controlled in turnips.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference changes name

Published on February 9, 2026
Now called the Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation Meeting, this year’s event will be February 25, 2026, and will offer Michigan RUP, CCA and Indiana PARP/CCH credits.
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.
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.
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.