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MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program offers Core Review training for pesticide applicators
Published on May 5, 2026
New pesticide safety training service offers 4-hour Core Review sessions to support pesticide applicator certification preparation and provide up to 4 RUP recertification credits. -
Don’t miss out on the 2026 Field Crops Scouting School
Published on May 4, 2026
Held in Frankenmuth, the Field Crops Scouting School is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns, scouting tools and more. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on May 4, 2026
2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable? -
Getting ahead of wheat diseases
Published on May 1, 2026
Tune in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 7 to discuss disease management in wheat. One RUP/CCA credit is available. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 30, 2026
Published on April 30, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 8 (flag leaf emerging) and 9 (flag leaf ligule visible). Corn and soybean planting has started.
2022 MSU Weed Control Guide for sale
Published
Upcoming Weed Events
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May 7
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Disease Management in Wheat
May 7, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.
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May 7
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – May 7 2026 MSUFCU
May 7, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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.
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May 14
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Post Weed Control
May 14, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.
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May 19
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –May 19 2026 Monroe
May 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Monroe Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Monroe, MI. 48161
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core 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.
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May 21
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series – Wheat Scouting and Management Considerations
May 21, 2026 7:00AM – 8:00AM Online
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture to prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.
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