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Updated box tree moth quarantine and compliance agreement for shipping out of the quarantine counties

Published on May 8, 2025
The updated compliance agreement allows businesses seven days longer to apply insecticide treatments to comply with Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.
MDARD in-person core review and testing offered in Oakland County on May 28

Published on May 1, 2025
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. Participants can receive four core RUP credits.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2

Published on April 18, 2025
Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety.
2025 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 17, 2025
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are confirmed by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on April 11, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
Stay Connected with the MSU Pesticide Safety and Education Program Website

Published on March 18, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety & Education Program (PSEP) website is your go-to resource for everything related to pesticide safety, training and certification in Michigan.
Michigan State University Extension launches new Pesticide Safety Manual sales website

Published on March 14, 2025
The launch of the new MSU Extension Pesticide Safety Manual Sales Store is designed to make purchasing study materials for commercial and private applicators easier and more convenient than ever.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.