Midwest
MDARD proposes classifying methomyl as a restricted use pesticide
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proposing classifying all formulations of the insecticide methomyl as a restricted use pesticide. This recommendation was made due to widespread misuse of the product, which... more »
Aubrey Rasch crowned 2022 Michigan Apple Queen
Aubrey Rasch of Lowell, Michigan, has been crowned the 2022 Michigan Apple Queen. Reaghan Dolphin of Gowen, Michigan, is first runner-up. Rasch is the daughter of Duane and Deborah Rasch, and is a student at... more »
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days return Feb. 2-3
The Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days are returning on Feb. 2-3 at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Hosted by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension this year's event will... more »
Michigan fruit growers honor Larry Gut, Ed Oxley
Michigan fruit growers gathered on Dec. 8 to honor two individuals for their outstanding contributions to fruit cultivation in the state. The late entomologist Larry Gut, best known for his work in mating disruption and... more »
Michigan fruit growers honor Larry Gut, Ed Oxley
Michigan fruit growers gathered on December 8 to honor two individuals for their outstanding contributions to fruit cultivation in the state. The late entomologist Larry Gut, best known for his work in mating disruption and... more »
George W. Smith to lead MSU AgBioResearch as new director
George. W. Smith has been named the director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch (ABR) and senior associate dean for research for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), effective immediately. As director of MSU... more »
2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference will return in-person March 3-4
Registration is open for the 2022 Indiana Small Farm Conference – Indiana’s premier annual event for the state’s small and diversified farming community – at purdue.ag/sfc. The 10th annual conference and trade show will take place... more »
MDARD marks World Soil Day with New ‘Fresh from the Field’ podcast
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is celebrating World Soil Day, which is Dec. 5, with a new "Fresh from the Field" Podcast featuring well-known soil scientist expert Karl Hausler. World Soil... more »
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