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  2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

  Published on March 4, 2025
  The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.

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  2025 Tariffs and Considerations for Grain Markets

  Published on February 26, 2025
  The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically

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  Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series

  Published on February 19, 2025
  Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions.

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  MSU Extension Field Crops Scouting School returns for second year

  Published on February 7, 2025
  This scouting school is designed for interns or entry-level scouts to teach the basics of identification, walking patterns, scouting tools, etc.

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  New corn planting strategies on the MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series

  Published on January 28, 2025
  Join us Feb. 3 to learn about new corn planting strategies to improve your return on investment.

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• Mar 11

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-11-25 West Branch

  March 11, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Ogemaw County Office - 205 S. Eight St., West Branch, MI 48661

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Mar 13

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-13-25 Jackson

  March 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Jackson County - 1715 Lansing Ave., Room CR005, Jackson, MI 49202

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Mar 26

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-26-25 Three Rivers

  March 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. GreenMark Equipment Dealership - 16700 Heimbach Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Mar 28

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-28-25 Owosso

  March 28, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Caledonia Township Hall, 135 N. State Rd., Owosso, MI 48867

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Apr 1

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-01-25 Frankenmuth

  April 1, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center - 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI 48734

  A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.