2024 Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings

Participants of the Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes and receive a copy of Extension bulletin E-434 “Weed Control Guide for Field Crops.” The topics covered at the programs will be determined by the local host and will vary from site to site. Detailed agendas for all programs are available below or by calling the host MSU Extension office. Each meeting will take place 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., with registration starting at 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $40.00 per session. 

The registration fee includes lunch and materials. Pre-registration is required to ensure an accurate count of meals and materials. Registration will close one week prior to the event date so please plan accordingly when registering. You can register online below or by calling the host site contact phone. Registrations canceled within 7 days of the program date will not be refunded.

2024 Crop Pest and Crop Management Updates: 

• January 4 -- Virtual, Zoom, Contact: Isabella County Extension at 989-317-4079
• January 4 -- Brimley (proctored site), Waishkey Bay Farm, 10135 W. Mills Rd, Brimley, MI 49715; Contact Isabella County Extension Office at 989-317-4079
• January 4 -- Chatham (proctored site), Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, E3774 University Dr., Chatham, MI 49846; Contact Isabella County Extension Office at 989-317-4079
• January 4 -- Rogers City (proctored site), Presque Isle County Building, Commissioners Room, 106 E. Huron Ave, Rogers City, MI 48779; Contact Isabella County Extension Office at 989-317-4079
• January 4 -- Stephenson (proctored site), S. 904 Highway 41 Stephenson, MI 49887; Contact Isabella County Extension Office at 989-317-4079
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• January 9 -- Ithaca, Gratiot Isabella Regional Education Service District, 1131 E Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847; Contact Gratiot County Extension Office at 989-875-5233
• January 16 -- Peck, Sanilac Career Center, 175 E Atiken Rd., Peck, MI 48466; Contact Huron County MSU Extension Office at 989-269-9949
• January 29 -- Dowagiac, Dowagiac Conservation Club, 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI 49047; Contact the St Joseph MSU Extension Office at 269-467-5511
• February 5 -- Dundee, Old Mill Museum, 242 Toledo Street, Dundee, MI 48131; Contact Jackson County Extension office at 517-788-4292
• February 8 -- Frankenmuth, Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, 3775 S Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI 48734; Contact Lapeer County Extension Office at 810-667-0341

** The virtual option will be a live webinar and will cost the same as all other events. The other sites listed on January 4th will be proctored sites: A local educator will be on site but the specialists will be zooming in live, you will have the ability to still ask questions and interact with them.

Registrations canceled within seven days of the program date will not be refunded. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available for each date and location. Only participants who attend are eligible to receive RUP and CCA credits. MDARD RUP credits are only available to Michigan residents.