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Lace bugs on ornamentals in the nursery
Published on August 11, 2016
Lace bugs are being found on a variety of herbaceous perennials. Scouting tips, biology and control measures will help nursery growers deal with this sporadic pest. -
MSU Plant Trial Field Day on August 2, 2016
Published on July 19, 2016
Growers, retailers and landscapers of ornamental plants are invited to this annual event Aug. 2, 2016, to learn about new plants and how they perform in gardens. -
Online training opportunities for greenhouse and nursery growers: Part 1
Published on July 18, 2016
Greenhouse and nursery growers can beat the heat by exploring numerous online video training opportunities to brush up their skills and knowledge during the off season. -
Online training opportunities for greenhouse and nursery growers: Part 2
Published on July 18, 2016
Numerous online, noncredit courses are available to greenhouse growers this summer and fall. -
Lirula needle blight found on Black hills spruce
Published on July 8, 2016
Browning interior needles caused by Lirula macrospora are being found on Black hills spruce. -
Mushrooms in nursery container media – what can be done?
Published on July 6, 2016
Nursery growers battling mushrooms and slime mold in container media have some tools to deal with the issue. -
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online
Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden
Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden. -
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture
Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars.