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Benefits of plants: Life as we know it, live it and pay for it
Published on July 22, 2015
Have you promoted the benefits of plants at your greenhouse business lately? Consider promoting how plants benefit our planet, lives and wallet. -
Water quality and management conference held July 28
Published on July 15, 2015
Learn from national experts in water quality and management issues related to the green industries at this one-day conference with optional tour July 29. -
Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 2 of 2
Published on June 29, 2015
These tips on interpreting your MSU soil test report can help you make best use of your fertilizer investment. -
Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 1 of 2
Published on June 29, 2015
Get the most out of your MSU soil test report with these tips on collecting a good soil sample for testing. -
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. -
Monitor pine needle scale crawlers with Enviro-weather
Published on May 21, 2015
Use Enviro-weather to estimate when pine needle scale crawlers will be active in your area. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan. -
Why should you consider marketing your plants as bee-friendly? – Part 2
Published on April 16, 2015
Despite the confusion around the term “bee-friendly,” retailers might be able to garner a premium price for plants labeled bee-friendly. -
Bee-friendly plants and pest management strategies – Part 1
Published on April 16, 2015
What does “bee-friendly” mean and how can ornamental plant growers produce plants that are safe for pollinators?