By Nicolle Ritchie
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension will host in-person crop and pest update meetings in four locations throughout the state for field crops producers, agronomists and agribusiness employees. Registration and check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. for all programs, and the meetings will wrap up around 3 p.m. Restricted use pesticide (RUP) and certified crop adviser (CCA) credits will be available at each event.
Participants will hear from MSU Extension field crops specialists on various crop and pest management topics. Topics will vary by location to address the production priorities in each region. Detailed agendas for all programs are available online or by calling the host listed for the following locations.
Monday, January 11 – Centreville
St. Joseph County Intermediate School District
62445 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, MI 49032
Contact: St. Joseph County MSU Extension, 269-467-5511
Wednesday, January 13 – Ithaca
Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District
1131 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847
Contact: Isabella County MSU Extension, 989-317-4079
Thursday, January 21 – Bad Axe
Knights by Café 53
721 N Van Dyke Rd, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Contact: Huron County MSU Extension, 989-269-9949
Tuesday, February 2 – Frankenmuth
Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center
3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Contact: Teresa Crook, 989-652-3552
Thursday, February 18 - Belleville*
Wayne County Community College—Ted Scott Campus
9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
Contact: Jackson County MSU Extension, 517-788-4292
*This crop and pest update is part of the Southeast Michigan Vegetable and Field Crops Grower Winter Meeting. Registration is separate to attend this update. The 2027 Weed Control Guide will only be available for purchase on-site for this update.
Source : msu.edu