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        Session de Revisión, en inglés y español, para Aplicadores de Pesticidas y Examen de MDARD en La GLEXPO 2025 –– 11 de diciembre, 2026Published on October 20, 2025 
 Al final de la sesión, tome el examen de MDARD para obtener la licencia o si ya la tiene obtenga los créditos RUP para renovarla.
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        2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and MDARD Testing offered in English and Spanish, December 11Published on October 9, 2025 
 Register now for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2025 on December 11. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon in English or Spanish and earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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        Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026Published on October 7, 2025 
 Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing.
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        Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screeningPublished on October 1, 2025 
 October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
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        Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulationsPublished on September 4, 2025 
 Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act.
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        New EPA tool helps growers comply with pesticide runoff and drift mitigation requirements related to the Endangered Species ActPublished on August 27, 2025 
 Growers and pesticide applicators working to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act requirements now have a new tool at their disposal.
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        MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field DayPublished on July 8, 2025 
 Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.
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        Cercospora leaf spot identified in Michigan sugarbeetsPublished on July 2, 2025 
 Identifying Cercospora leaf spot is key to managing fungicide application timing.
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        Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risksPublished on June 2, 2025 
 Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.
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        MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field daysPublished on May 8, 2025 
 The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.
