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Explore Michigan’s inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month
Published on July 8, 2015
Investigate components of lake ecology and common aquatic plants that are part of a lake ecosystem in upcoming educational workshop -
MSU Ag Tech expands off-campus certificate programs and sites this fall
Published on July 8, 2015
New off-campus certificate programs and additional community college partners will increase access to Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology classes. -
Insect pests are active on larch trees
Published on June 12, 2015
Larch casebearers, spittlebugs and woolly larch adelgids are now active on tamaracks, also known as American larch. -
First national conference on how to protect pollinators in ornamental landscapes
Published on June 10, 2015
Twenty-two speakers, a poster session and an optional tour to Biltmore Estates and Gardens will be offered at the Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference Oct. 12-14, 2015. -
Aquatic plant control in Michigan ponds and lakes
Published on June 9, 2015
Aquatic plants are an important part of the ecosystem but can become a nuisance when excessive growth occurs. -
Thin azaleas with crusty stems may have azalea bark scale
Published on June 2, 2015
If your azalea shrub has thinning or dead branches, look for a crusty covering of scale insects on the stems. -
Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference keynote speakers announced
Published on June 1, 2015
Keynote speakers from six universities and three countries will kick off this important conference for those working with ornamental plant production and maintenance. -
Relief may be available for fruit, nut and ornamental growers with winter injury
Published on May 29, 2015
Growers who are experiencing higher than typical levels of perennial mortality in the field are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency. -
Gypsy moth caterpillars found in urban Eaton County
Published on May 28, 2015
Natural enemies help keep gypsy moth populations in check. -
Pollination and pollinator information available through MSU Extension
Published on May 15, 2015
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