2025 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 the updated 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 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 (Alpena location is free)
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.
2025 Crop Pest and Crop Management Updates:
- January 10 -- Bad Axe, Franklin Inn, 1070 E Huron Ave., Bad Axe, MI 48413; Contact Huron County MSU Extension Office at 989-269-9949
- January 15 -- Ithaca, Gratiot Isabella Regional Education Service District, 1131 E Center St., Ithaca, MI 48847; Contact Isabella County Extension Office at 989-317-4079
- February 5 -- Dowagiac, Dowagiac Conservation Club, 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI 49047; Contact the St Joseph MSU Extension Office at 269-467-5511
- February 7 -- Frankenmuth, Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, 3775 S Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI 48734; Saginaw County Extension Office at 989-907-6520
- February 11 -- Alpena**, Alpena Community College, 665 Johnson St., Alpena, MI 49707; Contact Isabella County Extension Office at 989-317-4079
- February 20 -- Hillsdale, Hillsdale ISD Hayes Administration Building, 310 W. Bacon Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242; Contact Jackson County Extension office at 517-788-4292
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.
Registration for Bad Axe Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting Jan. 10 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 3, 2025.
Registration for Ithaca Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting Jan. 15 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 8, 2025.
Registration for Dowagiac Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting Feb 5 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 29, 2025.
Registration for Frankenmuth Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting Feb 7 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 31, 2025.
Registration for Alpena Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting Feb. 11 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 4, 2025.
Registration for Hillsdale Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting Feb. 20 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 13, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For questions please contact the host site by phone:
- January 10 -- Bad Axe, Contact Huron County MSU Extension Office at 989-269-9949
- January 15 -- Ithaca, Contact Isabella County Extension office at 989-317-4079
- February 5 -- Dowagiac, Contact the St Joseph MSU Extension Office at 269-467-5511
- February 7 -- Frankenmuth, Saginaw County Extension Office at 989-907-6520
- February 11 -- Alpena, Contact Isabella County Extension office at 989-317-4079
- February 20 -- Hillsdale, Contact Jackson County Extension office at 517-788-4292