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Essential irrigation winterization tips before freezing temperatures hit

Published on November 3, 2025
A few preventive steps this fall can make all the difference next season. Learn how to prepare your irrigation system for winter.
Register for the online Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops Course

Published on October 30, 2025
The course will guide you through the diagnostic process to learn what cultural, environmental, or nutritional factors can cause plant symptoms in greenhouse crops.
Registration for online greenhouse and horticultural lighting course now open

Published on October 30, 2025
Participants will learn about photoperiodic versus photosynthetic lighting in this three-month, self-paced online course about greenhouse and horticultural lighting. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
Register now for online biological control for greenhouse growers course

Published on October 30, 2025
Students will learn fundamental concepts and research-based information in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
Registration for online root zone management course now open

Published on October 30, 2025
Participants will learn about water quality, plant nutrition and irrigation management in this three-month, self-paced online course. Registration closes Jan. 1, 2026.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on October 30, 2025
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.
Enhance your skills with four greenhouse online courses

Published on October 30, 2025
Now through Jan. 1, 2026, you can sign up for four greenhouse production online courses: Abiotic Disorders of Greenhouse Crops, Greenhouse and Horticultural Lighting, Biological Control for Greenhouse Growers, and Floriculture Root Zone Management.
Hands-on irrigation workshops for commercial tree fruit growers in Hart and Sparta

Published on October 30, 2025
After such a dry growing season, irrigation was critical for many commercial tree fruit orchards. Join MSU Extension for a hands-on, outdoor workshop to discuss challenges this year and learn how to evaluate your irrigation system.
New MSU dairy facility welcomes first continuing education event

Published on October 30, 2025
The dairy facility offers space for teaching, community engagement and networking.
Farm Accounting Software Options workshop

Published on October 29, 2025
Choosing farm accounting software can be challenging in this financial landscape. At this free hands-on workshop, learn about the features of popular software packages and try using the software yourself.