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Early spring 2018 events for greenhouse, nursery and Christmas tree growers
Published on January 8, 2018
Seven events during the early spring focus on plant nutrition, marketing, sustainable nursery crop production, worker protection standards and solar power. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Tips for improving the efficacy of ethephon PGR spray applications
Published on May 16, 2017
Air temperature at application and carrier water alkalinity can influence the efficacy of your ethephon plant growth regulator (PGR) applications. -
Calibrate your pH and EC meter in your greenhouse
Published on March 14, 2016
The pH and electrical conductivity (EC) measurements are only as good as the calibration of your meter. Calibrate your meters now to prevent mistakes in your production planning. -
Demonstration gardens in retail garden centers – show them how it’s done
Published on September 17, 2015
Garden center retailers should not only sell plants, but inspire their customers to use them. -
Cool night temperatures induce crown buds in garden mums
Published on July 26, 2018
Outdoor production of garden mums exposed to several cool nights of temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit induce premature bud formation or crown buds. -
National workshop explores challenges and opportunities for enhancing the climate resilience of agriculture
Published on April 12, 2019
MSU leads a climate listening session for agricultural technical advisors who are helping farmers adapt to changes in the climate during the National Adaption Forum, April 23-25, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin. -
Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney. -
New frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather
Published on March 18, 2011
Get notified of freezing conditions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week -
Managing substrate pH of soilless substrates
Published on January 8, 2018
The symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities are often confused with other issues. To learn more, attend a session for greenhouse and nursery growers in Grand Rapids on Jan. 24, 2018. -
Commonly used limestones for adjusting pH in greenhouse mixes
Published on March 22, 2017
Part 2 of a series on adjusting substrate pH will discuss commonly used lime products growers are using to adjust (raise) substrate pH. -
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts
Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?” -
Nematodes in ornamental plant production: Good or bad?
Published on October 10, 2018
Some species of nematodes are an asset in reducing pest populations in greenhouse production while other species can cause plant stunting, reduced yields and marketability. -
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern
Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest. -
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 5, 2017
Published on May 5, 2017
Adult pine false webworm are active, mowing wet turf can cause problems and use fresh soil media when planting containers. -
Reducing damage caused by tree roots
Published on March 14, 2011
Tree roots can cause serious damage to sidewalks, sewers and foundations -
Enviroweather website modernization survey
Published on February 20, 2017
Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use. -
Three summer nursery update webinars now available
Published on August 19, 2015
Three pre-recorded webinars on transplanting container-grown trees, updates on nursery pests this summer and MDARD regulations updates. -
Marketing Munchies: For the horticulture grower, wholesaler and retailer
Published on July 23, 2018
A new weekly podcast series seeks to make research-based information easily accessible to the horticulture industry. -
Fall webworms beginning to appear
Published on July 25, 2008