News
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Tough time for trees: Heat, drought, and storms take their toll
Published on July 9, 2012
Our record-breaking heat wave coupled with widespread severe thunderstorms made this a rough week for trees in Lower Michigan and surrounding areas. -
Plant, Viticulture and Landscape courses enrollment open through MSU this fall
Published on June 25, 2012
Off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture through MSU are available at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall. -
Tree damage from Imprelis: One year later
Published on June 19, 2012
Landscapers and homeowners are seeing subtle and longer-term tree damage from the turf herbicide Imprelis, even to trees that showed little impact in 2011. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Birds and white pine weevil causing damage to leaders of conifers
Published on June 7, 2012
Damage from birds and white pine weevil to the leaders of conifers in Christmas tree fields and landscapes is beginning to show up. -
Soil Academy 2012 set for September 5
Published on June 4, 2012
MSU Extension’s Soil Academy 2012 is a refresher course in soil science designed to help farmers, crop consultants and agribusiness understand more advanced topics in soil fertility and nutrient management. -
Conducting a sprinkler irrigation uniformity evaluation in your nursery
Published on June 4, 2012
A new MSU Extension factsheet outlines the steps for conducting a sprinkler irrigation system Distribution Uniformity check. Items needed, an example calculation and interpretation of the results are outlined in the document. -
Will there be enough cover crop seed?
Published on June 4, 2012
Weather conditions have raised concerns about cover crop seed availability. -
Watch for white smut on Gaillardia plants
Published on June 1, 2012
Begin scouting now for easily recognizable symptoms of white smut in landscape beds and nurseries. -
Sheath mite injury showing up on white pine
Published on May 25, 2012
Sheath mites can cause misshaped needles on white pine. Here are some tips on scouting for them.